Boothia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status lifted
Boothia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 42.65 N,8 12.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.710833
  • Longitude: 8.212500
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BOOTHIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the fishing vessel BOOTHIA is located off the coast of Denmark near the entrance to Thyboron Channel at coordinates 56 42.65 N, 8 12.75 E. Originally sunk after colliding near a groyne, the wreck of the FV Boothia was later dismantled to a minimum depth of 5 meters, leaving submerged structural remains.

Surveying Details

H4513/77 23.11.79 FV SUNK APPROX 70MTRS OFF GROYNE 59 IN THE ENTRANCE TO THYBORON CHANNEL. MASTS SHOW 1MTR ABOVE WATER LEVEL. UNMARKED. (BLAAVANDRADIO NAV WARNING 037/79) NCA YET AWAIT DANISH NM. POSN 564300N, 081300E FOR FILING ONLY. H4513/77 20.12.79 POSN GIVEN AS 564239N, 081245E. WK TO BE MARKED BY BY LT BUOY, MO (U) CLOSE N. (COPENHAGEN TNM 1660/79) NCA YET. H4513/77 7.1.80 WK WILL NOT NOW BE MARKED. (COPENHAGEN TNM 1671/79) NCA YET. H4513/77 15.1.80 WK OF FV BOOTHIA HAS BEEN DISMANTLED TO A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 5MTRS. THE REMAINS WILL BE REMOVED WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. (COPENHAGEN TNM 1726/79) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the BOOTHIA wreck located?

The BOOTHIA wreck is located at coordinates 56 42.65 N,8 12.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOOTHIA?

The seabed around the BOOTHIA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BOOTHIA sink?

The BOOTHIA sank on Nov 21, 1979.

When was the wreck of the BOOTHIA discovered?

The wreck of the BOOTHIA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the BOOTHIA belong to?

The BOOTHIA belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the BOOTHIA?

The BOOTHIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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