Johnny Boy (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Johnny boy (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 45.434 N,0 10.175 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.757233
  • Longitude: 0.169583
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2002

Surveying Details

H3805/72 26.7.76 H3805/72 26.7.76 POSN REPD AS 40 MILES E OF HARTLEPOOL. (LL 15.7.76). LAST SEEN IN APPROX POSN 544500N, 001200E. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK NEARBY. (TYNEMOUTH CG). HH090/554/01 2.2.93 HH090/554/01 2.2.93 INTACT WK EXAM'D 24.8.92 IN 544525.5N, 001017E [OGB] USING RANGE/RANGE HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57.1 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. UPRIGHT ON AN UNDULATING SEABED AND ORIENTATED 005/185 DEG. SONAR SHOWS HIGH POINT NEAR EACH END OF WK. (NP 1008, HI 554). - NM 611/93.

Circumstances of loss

REPD TAKING IN WATER AND IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LAST SEEN WITH ONLY BOW ABOVE WATER.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, UPRIGHT & INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 45.434 N,0 10.175 E.

How deep is the JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 54 45.434 N,0 10.175 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) sink?

The JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 14, 1976.

When was the wreck of the JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY)?

The JOHNNY BOY (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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