Margrethe Bojen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Margrethe bojen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 29.218 N,3 16.343 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.486967
  • Longitude: 3.272383
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGRETHE BOJEN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 19.8 m
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H3227/78 9.10.79 CAPSIZED 5.5M SSE OF EKOFISK COMPLEX. (M RESEARCH VESSEL AQUA STAR & LL 6.10.79). POSN 5.5M SE OF EKOFISK COMPLEX. (MRCC ABERDEEN). CHART AS WK USC PA 50MTRS IN 562900N, 031930E. NE 272. H3227/78 19.11.79 LOCATED BY MV SEAWAYS FALCON. LYING 151.5DEG, 4.2M FROM EKOFISK CENTRE 'C', OR 562912.7N, 031630.6E [EUR]. POSN BY PULSE/8. LYING ALMOST UPRIGHT, WITH 20DEG LIST. ANCHOR CABLE & FISHING GEAR STRETCHING AWAY FROM WK. (C JENKINS, SEAWAYS DIVING, TELECON 15.11.79). AMEND WK USC 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2844/79. SEP 2013/000016354 8.3.13 SHOWN AS WK USC 71MTRS IN 5629.168N, 0316.718E [WGD] ON NO2A0404 [EDN 2.0]. SEP 2016/000072600 11.4.16 WK USCPA 50MTRS SHOWN IN 5629.090N, 0316.296E [WGD]. DENMARK 93[ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16].AMEND NDW USCPA 50MTRS TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED SUDDENLY WHILST ENGAGED IN PAIR TRAWLING WITH SISTER SHIP 'FRANCES BOJEN' IN ROUGH SEAS & 45 KNOT SE'LY WIND. (LL).

General Comments

LYING WITH 20DEG LIST, CABLE & FISHING GEAR ATTACHED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 29.218 N,3 16.343 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARGRETHE BOJEN wreck located?

The MARGRETHE BOJEN wreck is located at coordinates 56 29.218 N,3 16.343 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGRETHE BOJEN?

The seabed around the MARGRETHE BOJEN lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the MARGRETHE BOJEN sink?

The MARGRETHE BOJEN sank on Oct 4, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MARGRETHE BOJEN discovered?

The wreck of the MARGRETHE BOJEN was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MARGRETHE BOJEN belong to?

The MARGRETHE BOJEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARGRETHE BOJEN?

The MARGRETHE BOJEN had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGRETHE BOJEN?

The MARGRETHE BOJEN is classified as a trawler.

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