Don Boscoe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Don boscoe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.41 N,4 47.11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.123500
  • Longitude: -4.785167
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DON BOSCOE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 14.2 m
Tonnage 24
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1990
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2001

Surveying Details

HH208/350/01 15.11.90 SANK IN 540718N, 044612W, APPROX. ABOUT TWO MILES N OF BRADDA HEAD. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TLX DTD 8.11.90). INS AS DWPA WKS. - NM 3418/90. HH100/351/08 3.8.94 REPD TO BE LYING UPRIGHT, INTACT AND THE SEABED TO BE SAND AND SHINGLE. (P SMITH, LTR DTD 31.7.94). NCA. HH100/351/17 3.9.01 LIES IN 5407.410N, 0447.11W [WGD] USING GPS. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 31.8.01). AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER OVER STERN WHEN TRAWLING. WAS ASSISTED BY OUR LASSIE & ACORN. THE TWO ASSISTING VESSELS COLLIDED AND EVENTUALLY BOTH DON BOSCOE AND OUR LASSIE SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the DON BOSCOE wreck located?

The DON BOSCOE wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.41 N,4 47.11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DON BOSCOE?

The seabed around the DON BOSCOE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the DON BOSCOE sink?

The DON BOSCOE sank on Nov 8, 1990.

When was the wreck of the DON BOSCOE discovered?

The wreck of the DON BOSCOE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the DON BOSCOE belong to?

The DON BOSCOE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DON BOSCOE?

The DON BOSCOE had a tonnage of 24 tons.

What type of wreck is the DON BOSCOE?

The DON BOSCOE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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