Willing Boys Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Willing boys Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 49.026 N,1 58.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.817100
  • Longitude: 1.981450
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLING BOYS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 51
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 10, 2006

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SUNK 10M NW OF SMITHS KNOLL SPAR BUOY. (LLWW1). POSN 524900N, 015900E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS AS NDW (1917) (PA) ON BA 1094. 1.3.73 AMEND USCPA 20MTRS. NC 106. HH090/563/01 3.11.93 NOT FOUND DURING DISPROVING SEARCH WITHIN 500MTRS OF CHARTED POSN USING SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, HI 563). DELETE. - NM 3460/92. SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED 10 MILES NW OF SMITH KNOLL SPAR BUOY WHILE FISHING. (LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLING BOYS wreck located?

The WILLING BOYS wreck is located at coordinates 52 49.026 N,1 58.887 E.

How deep is the WILLING BOYS and where exactly is it located?

The WILLING BOYS lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 52 49.026 N,1 58.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLING BOYS?

The seabed around the WILLING BOYS lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the WILLING BOYS sink?

The WILLING BOYS sank on Oct 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WILLING BOYS discovered?

The wreck of the WILLING BOYS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WILLING BOYS belong to?

The WILLING BOYS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WILLING BOYS?

The WILLING BOYS had a tonnage of 51 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLING BOYS?

The WILLING BOYS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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