Bogatyr Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bogatyr Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 12.762 N,0 39.844 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.212700
  • Longitude: 0.664067
Wreck Depth 14.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOGATYR
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 70.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 61.9
Sonar Width 10.5
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 48
Tonnage 1360
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H332/62 & H4729/62 4.2.63 WK LOCATED IN 531244N, 003958E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57FT IN GEN DEPTH 74FT. (HMS SCOTT, 20.9.62). NE 107. H4729/62 23.7.63 SWEPT CLEAR 29FT, FOUL 30FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48FT IN GEN DEPTH 75FT. SCOUR DEPTH 77FT. (HMS ECHO, 16.6.63). - NM 1394/63. HH100/351/12 14.11.96 DIVED IN 531233.5N, 003945.5E USING DECCA. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES NE/SW WITH BOWS SW. HULL INTACT WITH COLLISON DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE. CRACKED ACROSS DECK AND DOWN STBD SIDE. NO MASTS. BRIDGE AREA COLLAPSED INTO HULL. SLIPPER STERN WITH STEEL PROP AND POSSIBLE PROP HOISTING DEVICE ON STERN DECK. (D LOCK). NCA. HH100/351/13 19.9.97 DIVED 16.6.96 IN 531245N, 003952E [WGD] USING DGPS. WK IS SS BOGATYR. LENGTH 220FT, BEAM 35FT BY HAND MEASUREMENT. CARGO IRON ORE. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH BY E/S. NO SCOUR. SEABED COARSE SAND. WK SITS UPRIGHT WITH BOW POINTING SSW. MIDSHIPS COLLAPSED INWARDS FOR 20FT. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE IN PLACE. FUNNEL IS ON SEABED PORTSIDE AMIDSHIPS. IRON PROP STILL IN PLACE. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (N FORSTER, 12.9.97). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 25.9.02 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. NCA. SEP 2014/000180724 24.9.14 EXAM'D 24.4.14 IN 5312.762N, 0039.844E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.34 IN GEN DEPTH 23.0MTRS. MINOR SCOUR AT BOW. LENGTH 61.9MTRS, WIDTH 10.5MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. LIES 048/228 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1421). UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 15.3 IN REVISED POSN. 22.12.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.58MTRS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1421, BDC EXAMINATION OF DATA). AMEND WK 14.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY HOWALDSWERKE, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S D/S HOLM. DENMARK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SAN JUAN FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO IRON ORE. RAN AGROUND ON DOCKING SHOAL.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOW SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 12.762 N,0 39.844 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOGATYR wreck located?

The BOGATYR wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.762 N,0 39.844 E.

How deep is the BOGATYR and where exactly is it located?

The BOGATYR lies at a depth of about 14.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 12.762 N,0 39.844 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOGATYR?

The seabed around the BOGATYR lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the BOGATYR sink?

The BOGATYR sank on Feb 25, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BOGATYR discovered?

The wreck of the BOGATYR was discovered in 1962.

What country did the BOGATYR belong to?

The BOGATYR belonged to DK.

What cargo was the BOGATYR carrying?

The BOGATYR was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BOGATYR?

The BOGATYR had a tonnage of 1360 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOGATYR?

The BOGATYR is classified as a steam ship.

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