Boy Shaun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boy shaun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 24.75 N,7 17.558 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.412500
  • Longitude: -7.292633
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOY SHAUN
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 10.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4887/74 14.10.87 H4887/74 14.10.87 SANK IN 552445N, 071730W. (LL 22.9.87). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 13.2.13 13.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5542.750N, 0717.558W.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER AN EXPLOSION ON BOARD. SOLE SURVIVOR STATED VESSEL CAPSIZED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY HUGE WAVE.

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FAQ

Where is the BOY SHAUN wreck located?

The BOY SHAUN wreck is located at coordinates 55 24.75 N,7 17.558 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOY SHAUN?

The seabed around the BOY SHAUN lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the BOY SHAUN sink?

The BOY SHAUN sank on Sep 20, 1987.

When was the wreck of the BOY SHAUN discovered?

The wreck of the BOY SHAUN was discovered in 1987.

What country did the BOY SHAUN belong to?

The BOY SHAUN belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the BOY SHAUN?

The BOY SHAUN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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