Fort Boise (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fort boise (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
46 47.233 N,56 8.525 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.787217
  • Longitude: -56.142083
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7150
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 5.11.75 5.11.75 ST SHOWN IN 464714N, 560831.5W ON CANADIAN 4643. POSSIBLY FORT BOISE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 1992

Circumstances of loss

VICTORY TYPE LIBERTY SHIP. BUILT 1943. RAN AGROUND ON GRANDE SHOAL, E OF SAINT PIERRE & BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 46 47.233 N,56 8.525 W
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FAQ

Where is the FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 46 47.233 N,56 8.525 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 23, 1946.

When was the wreck of the FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1946.

What was the tonnage of the FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY)?

The FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7150 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY)?

The FORT BOISE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.