Boma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Boma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.163 N,3 14.33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.536050
  • Longitude: -3.238833
Wreck Depth 22.02 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 17.2
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 60
Tonnage 2694
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1918
Bottom Texture 4/1/6
Scour Dimensions ,,029.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 10M SW 0.75 W FROM BEER HEAD. (WW1SL). H8109/38 19.12.35 WK IN POSN 8.57M, 179DEGS 40MINS FROM SIDMOUTH CH. OROPESA SWEEP SET AT 11FMS RAN OVER POSN WITHOUT FOULING. LEAST E/S 12FMS, LIES IN 16FMS. (HMS GLEANER, 8.12.38). CHART AS WK 12FMS. BR STD. H3971/52 17.4.53 WK IN 503208N, 031412W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 57FT FOUL AT 60FT. GENERAL DEPTH 16FMS, LEAST E/S 67FT. SEABED HARD WITH FINE SAND COVERING. LENGTH 300FT LYING ABOUT WNW/ESE WITH SHALLOWEST POINT SLIGHTLY TOWARDS THE EAST END FROM THE CENTRE. A VERY GOOD A/S RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. (HMS SCOTT, SCES, 11.9.52). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 3FT. BR STD. 22.4.70 CONFIRMED AS THE SS BOMA. VERY BADLY BROKEN UP. WRECKAGE TOGETHER. SALVAGE IN PROGRESS BY MR RUNDTREE. (VISIT TO DEPT BY MR RUNDTREE, 22.4.70). H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 17.0MTRS. NC 3315. 10.12.80 WK IN 503210N, 031410W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C. CURRIE, EXMOUTH). NCA. H5982/82 9.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 503210N, 031410W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)2, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 19.11.84 EXAM'D 21.5.84 IN 503209N, 031414W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.0MTRS, FOUL AT 20.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.4 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LYING 060/240DEGS WITH HIGHEST POINT NEAR ITS SW END. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3214/84. [WGD] POSN: 5032.184N, 0314.307W. SEP 2015/000019320 7.7.15 EXAM'D 9.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.04MTRS IN 5032.163N, 0314.330W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 28MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 17.2MTRS, HEIGHT 6.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 060/240 DEGS. BROKEN UP. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY NAVAL CONSTRUCTION & ARMAMENT CO LTD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. OWNED AT TIME TIME OF LOSS BY F B GARNHAM, IPSWICH. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 253 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR ST HELENS. TORPEDOED BY UB-80. NO LIVES LOST. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the BOMA wreck located?

The BOMA wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.163 N,3 14.33 W.

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

The BOMA lies at a depth of about 22.02 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.163 N,3 14.33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOMA?

The seabed around the BOMA lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the BOMA sink?

The BOMA sank on Jun 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BOMA discovered?

The wreck of the BOMA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BOMA belong to?

The BOMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOMA carrying?

The BOMA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BOMA?

The BOMA had a tonnage of 2694 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOMA?

The BOMA is classified as a steam ship.

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