Boubolina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Boubolina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 21.899 N,2 58.431 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.364983
  • Longitude: -2.973850
Wreck Depth 7.7 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOUBOLINA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 689
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1867
Original Detection Year 1867
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details THE STERN END OF VESSEL WAS REMOVED BY THE UNDERWRITERS. BOW END WAS PARTIALLY DESTROYED BY BLASTING DURING 1869 BY THE UNDERWRITERS AND ITS DISPERSAL WAS COMPLETED BY THE MDHB DURING THE SUMMER OF 1870. DEPTH 27FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 30.12.74 INS WK 7.7MTRS. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. 22.9.82 WK 7.7MTRS SHOWN ON K4111/9. BR STD. RSDRA2025000198931 02.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 28.03.25). RETAIN DW 7.7MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, PADDLE PROPULSION. THE BOILER EXPLODED, BREAKING THE VESSEL IN TWO AT HER ANCHORAGE ABOVE NEW FERRY. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BOUBOLINA wreck located?

The BOUBOLINA wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.899 N,2 58.431 W.

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

The BOUBOLINA lies at a depth of about 7.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.899 N,2 58.431 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOUBOLINA?

The seabed around the BOUBOLINA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BOUBOLINA sink?

The BOUBOLINA sank on Nov 29, 1867.

When was the wreck of the BOUBOLINA discovered?

The wreck of the BOUBOLINA was discovered in 1867.

What country did the BOUBOLINA belong to?

The BOUBOLINA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOUBOLINA?

The BOUBOLINA had a tonnage of 689 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOUBOLINA?

The BOUBOLINA is classified as a steam ship.