Boys Friend Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Boys friend Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.3 N,1 27.396 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.405000
  • Longitude: 1.456600
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOYS FRIEND
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, FLG.10SEC. ABOUT 100YDS E.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Surveying Details

H745/20 29.1.20 WK IN 512416N, 012730E, OR 236DEGS, 1.35M FROM FORENESS CGS, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE E. (TH NM). INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL WTH BUOY. H1099/20 11.2.20 WK NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FLG.10SEC. ABOUT 100YDS E. H7464/20 18.10.20 WK DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 40FT. LT BUOY REMOVED. (TH). - NM ACTION. H6345/26 SHOWN AS WK 40FT. BR STD. 27.9.73 AMEND WK 11.9MTRS. NC 1607. H2538/79 24.10.79 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS ECHO, HI 60/79). DELETE BR STD. SEP 2019/000022679 25.6.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the BOYS FRIEND wreck located?

The BOYS FRIEND wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.3 N,1 27.396 E.

How deep is the BOYS FRIEND and where exactly is it located?

The BOYS FRIEND lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.3 N,1 27.396 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOYS FRIEND?

The seabed around the BOYS FRIEND lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BOYS FRIEND discovered?

The wreck of the BOYS FRIEND was discovered in 1920.

What country did the BOYS FRIEND belong to?

The BOYS FRIEND belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BOYS FRIEND?

The BOYS FRIEND is classified as a sailing vessel.

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