Billy Boy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Billy boy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 46.179 N,3 20.079 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.769650
  • Longitude: -3.334650
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BILLY BOY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1951
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Billy Boy is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 53 46.179 N, 3 20.079 W off the coast of the United Kingdom. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that the site was investigated multiple times between 1951 and 1998, with subsequent surveys indicating the wreck was not located and disproved, resulting in its status being amended to dead.

Surveying Details

H5288/51 14.9.51 INS AS DW. (CG FORMBY). - NM 1740/51. H5288/51 5.10.51 AMEND TO NDW. (TH). - NM 1873/51. H5288/51 18.10.51 NOW IN 535032N, 032706W. (TH). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H6066/69 15.12.70 POSN 534555N, 032000W (6M SSE),(DEPT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY, LTR DTD 9.12.70). H1746/63 21.1.71 POSN 534610N, 032000W. (CDR C SCOTT RNR, MFV ONWARD FISHER VIA FISHERY OFFICER NW AREA). AMEND POSN. - NM 178/71. 1.9.72 AMEND TO FOUL. NE 1826. HH090/758/01 9.11.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 758). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the BILLY BOY wreck located?

The BILLY BOY wreck is located at coordinates 53 46.179 N,3 20.079 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BILLY BOY?

The seabed around the BILLY BOY lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the BILLY BOY sink?

The BILLY BOY sank on Aug 29, 1951.

When was the wreck of the BILLY BOY discovered?

The wreck of the BILLY BOY was discovered in 1951.

What country did the BILLY BOY belong to?

The BILLY BOY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BILLY BOY?

The BILLY BOY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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