Bohemian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bohemian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.23 N,9 49.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.453833
  • Longitude: -9.818000
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOHEMIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3052
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1247/70 6.8.70 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN DIVED ON EARLY IN 1970. VERY BROKEN UP. ONLY RIBS AND PLATING TO BE FOUND IN GULLIES ON SEABED, SOUTH OF CAHER ISLAND. (A G THORNTON, 4.8.70). NCA. HH100/351/02 2.3.90 LOCATED IN ABOUT 30MTRS. (E BOURKE, 23.2.90). NCA. POSN 512712N, 094903W, TAKEN FROM ROUGH SKETCH.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK REEF OF ROCKS RUNNING OUT FROM CAHER ISLAND, OFF MIZEN HEAD, AND SANK. VESSEL, BUILT IN 1870 BY HARLAND WITH COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINES, WAS ON PASSAGE BOSTON TO LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F. LEYLAND & CO. 35 LIVES LOST. (DODS & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST, E BOURKE)

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FAQ

Where is the BOHEMIAN wreck located?

The BOHEMIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.23 N,9 49.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOHEMIAN?

The seabed around the BOHEMIAN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the BOHEMIAN sink?

The BOHEMIAN sank on Feb 7, 1881.

When was the wreck of the BOHEMIAN discovered?

The wreck of the BOHEMIAN was discovered in 1881.

What country did the BOHEMIAN belong to?

The BOHEMIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOHEMIAN carrying?

The BOHEMIAN was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BOHEMIAN?

The BOHEMIAN had a tonnage of 3052 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOHEMIAN?

The BOHEMIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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