Boynton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boynton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.68 N,5 55.612 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.094667
  • Longitude: -5.926867
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOYNTON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 83
Sonar Width 38
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 146
Tonnage 2578
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2537/28 H2537/28 SUNK 5 WNW OF CAPE CORNWALL IN 500700N, 055200W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NCA. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 WK LOCATED 21.7.77 IN 500543N, 055530W [OGB] USING HF/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. APPEARS BROKEN UP & IS VERY POOR SONAR CONTACT. DCS3 LENGTH 90MTRS, LYING 150/330DEGS & UPRIGHT. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). CHART AS WK 59MTRS. BR STD. 7.2.14 7.2.14 EXAM'D 22.8.13 IN 5005.680N, 0555.612E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.5 IN GEN DEPTH 66.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 38MTRS, HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 146/326 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1415). FULLY COLLAPSED, BOWS SE. DONKEY BOILER, BOILERS, ENGINE PROMINENT. RETAIN WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY W & E S LAMPLOUGH. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 245 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR FRANCE. TORPEDOED BY UC-47. 23 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOILERS/ENGINE PROMINENT

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FAQ

Where is the BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.68 N,5 55.612 W.

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

The BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.68 N,5 55.612 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOYNTON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the BOYNTON (POSSIBLY)?

The BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2578 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOYNTON (POSSIBLY)?

The BOYNTON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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