Hms Boniface Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms boniface Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 9.801 N,8 25.085 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.163350
  • Longitude: -8.418083
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BONIFACE
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 108.2 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3799
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2016

Surveying Details

15.9.19 7M NE BY N FROM ARAN ISLAND, SW OF BLOODY FORELAND. (WW1SL) H6391/19 25.3.20 WK IN 530815N, 092915W APPROX. (DIR NAVAL EQUIPT JULY 1919). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) PA (1917). - NM 674/20. H6907/29 14.11.29 NOW CHARTED AS DWPA. H1208/64 1.4.64 NDW IN 550940N, 082503W. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD). AMEND NDW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 644/64. 31.10.72 AMEND WK USC 11FMS (20MTRS). (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 2723. H4551/76 18.10.76 BONIFACE REPD IN 550940N, 082503W. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 15.10.76). NFA. 24.8.77 AMEND WK USC 28MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2012/000089306 22.5.12 LIES IN 5509.801N, 0825.0854W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 42.6MTRS. (C MCKEON, GSI, EMAIL DTD 3.2.12). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1904 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOOTH STEAMSHIP CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. REQUISTIONED FOR GOVERNMENT USE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 400HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING BY U 53. ONE LIFE LOST. (SII)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BONIFACE wreck located?

The HMS BONIFACE wreck is located at coordinates 55 9.801 N,8 25.085 W.

How deep is the HMS BONIFACE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BONIFACE lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 55 9.801 N,8 25.085 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BONIFACE?

The seabed around the HMS BONIFACE lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the HMS BONIFACE sink?

The HMS BONIFACE sank on Aug 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS BONIFACE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BONIFACE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS BONIFACE belong to?

The HMS BONIFACE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS BONIFACE carrying?

The HMS BONIFACE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BONIFACE?

The HMS BONIFACE had a tonnage of 3799 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BONIFACE?

The HMS BONIFACE is classified as a liner.

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