Hms The Boys Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms the boys Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.535 N,1 32.096 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.142250
  • Longitude: 1.534933
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS THE BOYS
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 92
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2017

Surveying Details

H01040/40 31.12.40 NDW IN 510830N, 013209E APPROX. (VA DOVER, 20.11.40). CHART AS NDW PA. - NM 2965/40 & FNM 2976/40. H5824/60 1.3.61 OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). H5824/60 7.11.61 NOT LOCATED IN ABOVE POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 1961). DELETED. NE 2451. H4667/70 31.12.70 NOT FOUND AFTER INTENSIVE SEARCH BY SONAR & E/S. (HMS BULLDOG, H525 NO.27/70). NCA. HH09/610/01 6.4.94 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR MAGNETOMETER. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000091760 12.1.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). RETAIN DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN HEAVY WEATHER.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS THE BOYS wreck located?

The HMS THE BOYS wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.535 N,1 32.096 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS THE BOYS?

The seabed around the HMS THE BOYS lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the HMS THE BOYS sink?

The HMS THE BOYS sank on Nov 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS THE BOYS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS THE BOYS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS THE BOYS belong to?

The HMS THE BOYS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS THE BOYS?

The HMS THE BOYS had a tonnage of 92 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS THE BOYS?

The HMS THE BOYS is classified as a drifter.

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