Hms Boyne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms boyne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.168 N,1 5.254 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.769467
  • Longitude: -1.087567
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BOYNE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 55.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Tonnage 2010
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1795
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2017

Surveying Details

5.1.81 PARTIALLY SALVAGED BY ABBINETT AND THE DEANE BROTHERS IN 1832. WHEN SURVEYED BY ALEXANDER MCKEE IN 1965 IN VICINITY OF 'BOYNE' BUOY, WAS REPD AS A MOUND OF SEAWEED FESTOONED WRECKAGE, 10FT HIGH AND ABOUT 200FT LONG, AND AS A HAZARD TO ANY BOAT STRAYING OUT OF THE NAVIGATIONAL CHANNEL. (PAMPHLET 'THE MARY ROSE' - 1978). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NOT FOUND DURING 1976 SURVEY [K7672/1], BUT NOT ESPECIALLY LOOKED FOR. H2922/83 12.3.85 NOT FOUND DURING E/S & DCS3 SEARCH. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 201). AMENDED TO DEAD. HI1529 30.1.17 NOT LOCATED 2017 USING M/B. (HMS GLEANER, HI1529). NCA RSDRA2024000047197 2.5.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (FHMU, HI 1768). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

ACCIDENTLY BLEW UP & BURNT DOWN TO WATERLINE BEFORE SINKING. (COLLEDGE VOL 1 & PAMPHLET 'THE MARY ROSE').

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BOYNE wreck located?

The HMS BOYNE wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.168 N,1 5.254 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BOYNE?

The seabed around the HMS BOYNE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS BOYNE sink?

The HMS BOYNE sank on May 1, 1795.

When was the wreck of the HMS BOYNE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BOYNE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the HMS BOYNE belong to?

The HMS BOYNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BOYNE?

The HMS BOYNE had a tonnage of 2010 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BOYNE?

The HMS BOYNE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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