Boyne Castle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boyne castle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 7.965 N,2 0.433 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.132750
  • Longitude: -2.007217
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.6
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 245
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,001.0,090
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 15.2.71 SUNK 12M N BY E FROM ST ABBS HEAD. (WW1SL). POSN 560630N, 020400W FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/051/01 22.1.04 EXAM'D 2.11.03 IN 5607.965N, 0200.433W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.2 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 270 DEGS. INTACT. NFS. (NP 1008, HI 1051). SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 INS BY NM. - NM 1306/04 [PNM 1307/04 ISSUED FOR BA 175, 1407]. 8.7.08 LOCATED USING GPS IN LISTED POSN & DIVED ON 2.5.08. WK IS BOYNE CASTLE SUNK 1917 BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 22. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH. LENGTH 25MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS, LYING E/W, BOWS E. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR, SCOUR LENGTH 20MTRS, SCOUR ORIENTATION 090/270DEGS ON PORT SIDE. DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 25MTRS, 0.5MTRS HIGH, ORIENTATION 090/270DEGS, 15MTRS OFF STARBOARD SIDE PARALLEL WITH WK. BOW SECTION INTACT & LYING ON PORT SIDE. MID-SECTION FLATTENED & BROKEN UP, CONSISTENT WITH SHELL/EXPLOSION DAMAGE STANDING ABOUT 1MTR HIGH. INTACT AT ENGINE & BOILER WITH BRIDGE STRUCTURE & INSTRUMENTATION HAVING COLLAPSED INTO THE ENGINE ROOM AREA, THIS IS HIGHEST POINT OF WK WITH SOME SUBSTANTIAL BEAMS & SUPPORTS STANDING 5MTRS OFF THE SEABED. STERN IS FAIRLY BROKEN BUT APPEARS TO STAND UPRIGHT, 2-3MTRS HIGH. LARGE DEBRIS FIELD 0.5MTRS HIGH, MAINLY COAL & LIGHT SUPERSTRUCTURE, 10-15MTRS OFF THE STARBOARD SIDE. NO CARGO APPARENT APART FROM COAL FROM THE BUNKERS, CONFIRMING VESSEL WAS IN BALLAST AT TIME OF SINKING. SKETCHES SUPPLIED. (S ADAMS & I EASINGWOOD, E-MAIL, 8.7.08) CINC REQUESTED. NCA
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY DUNDEE SB CO LTD, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BANFFSHIRE STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MACDUFF FOR SUNDERLAND. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 22, AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 7.965 N,2 0.433 W.

How deep is the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 56 7.965 N,2 0.433 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 245 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The BOYNE CASTLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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