Boy John R Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Boy john r Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.503 N,5 9.367 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.008383
  • Longitude: -5.156117
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOY JOHN R
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 12 m
Width 4 m
Tonnage 10
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1975
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.9.75 WK IN 550030N, 050918W APPROX, 50YDS OFFSHORE 1C, E OF CORSEWALL POINT LT HO. (LL VOL. 221). PLOTS IN 550054N, 050754W. NCA. PLOTS IN 550054N, 050754W. SEP 2017/000036782 27.6.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1509). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948. AGROUND ON ROCKS. FLOATED OFF ON RISING TIDE & SANK. FOUR SURVIVORS RESCUED. (LL VOL. 221).

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FAQ

Where is the BOY JOHN R wreck located?

The BOY JOHN R wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.503 N,5 9.367 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOY JOHN R?

The seabed around the BOY JOHN R lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BOY JOHN R sink?

The BOY JOHN R sank on Sep 6, 1975.

When was the wreck of the BOY JOHN R discovered?

The wreck of the BOY JOHN R was discovered in 1975.

What country did the BOY JOHN R belong to?

The BOY JOHN R belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOY JOHN R?

The BOY JOHN R had a tonnage of 10 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOY JOHN R?

The BOY JOHN R is classified as a fishing vessel.

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