Boy Allan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boy allan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 48.709 N,2 9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.811817
  • Longitude: -2.150000
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOY ALLAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Sonar Length 17.5
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0003.5,,000.3,090
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3057/81 19.3.81 SANK IN APPROX 584842N, 020848W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA OR 108DEGS, 17M FROM COPINSAY LT. (ORKNEY MRSC, TLX DTD 6.3.81). INS AS USC PA 65MTRS. NC 1942. HH091/137/01 29.3.07 LOCATED 2.8.06 IN 5848.7092N, 0209.0004W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 79.4 IN GEN DEPTH 82.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP EXTENDS 3.5MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. LENGTH 17.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 270 DEGS. UPRIGHT. OBSERVED ONLY ON ONE PASS WITH M/B. NOT FOUND DURING POST-PROCESSING. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). AMEND WK 79MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2020

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED WITHOUT ENGINES OR PUMPS IN HEAVY WEATHER. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M TRAWLER 'DEESIDE'. (LL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, ONLY OBSERVED IN ONE PASS WITH M/B

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FAQ

Where is the BOY ALLAN wreck located?

The BOY ALLAN wreck is located at coordinates 58 48.709 N,2 9 W.

How deep is the BOY ALLAN and where exactly is it located?

The BOY ALLAN lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 58 48.709 N,2 9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOY ALLAN?

The seabed around the BOY ALLAN lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the BOY ALLAN sink?

The BOY ALLAN sank on Mar 6, 1981.

When was the wreck of the BOY ALLAN discovered?

The wreck of the BOY ALLAN was discovered in 1981.

What country did the BOY ALLAN belong to?

The BOY ALLAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOY ALLAN?

The BOY ALLAN had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOY ALLAN?

The BOY ALLAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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