Boy Jim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Boy jim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 45 N,1 51 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.750000
  • Longitude: -1.850000
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOY JIM
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11.8 m
Width 4.1 m
Draught 0.9
Tonnage 7
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 2003
Original Detection Year 2003
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH242/640/06 6.5.02 SANK IN 5545.0N, 0151.0W. (MRCC HUMBER, FAX DTD 6.2.03). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1973 AT POOLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C REID, EYEMOUTH. OIL ENGINE OF 88HP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BOY JIM wreck located?

The BOY JIM wreck is located at coordinates 55 45 N,1 51 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOY JIM?

The seabed around the BOY JIM lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the BOY JIM sink?

The BOY JIM sank on Feb 6, 2003.

When was the wreck of the BOY JIM discovered?

The wreck of the BOY JIM was discovered in 2003.

What country did the BOY JIM belong to?

The BOY JIM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOY JIM?

The BOY JIM had a tonnage of 7 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOY JIM?

The BOY JIM is classified as a fishing vessel.

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