Boys Friend Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Boys friend Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 24.3 N,1 27.396 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.405000
- Longitude: 1.456600
|
| Wreck Depth |
11.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
13 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BOYS FRIEND |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1920 |
| Last Detection Year |
1979 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Markers |
G CONL LT BUOY, FLG.10SEC. ABOUT 100YDS E. |
| Last Amended Date |
May 26, 2010 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck known as BOYS FRIEND is located off the coast of Foreness, Kent, in the United Kingdom, at coordinates 51 24.3 N, 1 27.396 E. Historically recorded as a maritime obstruction, the wreck was previously marked by navigational buoys and identified as a steel vessel. Following extensive hydrographic surveys, including multibeam echosounder datasets conducted in 1979 and 2019, the wreck has been documented as not found or no longer locatable at the charted position. While historical records once listed the site as a dispersed wreck with a least depth of 40 feet or 11.9 meters, modern surveys conclude no feature exists at this location. This record serves as a historical reference for maritime navigation and hydrographic surveying off the Foreness coastline.
Surveying Details
H745/20 29.1.20 WK IN 512416N, 012730E, OR 236DEGS, 1.35M FROM FORENESS CGS, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE E. (TH NM). INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL WTH BUOY. H1099/20 11.2.20 WK NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FLG.10SEC. ABOUT 100YDS E. H7464/20 18.10.20 WK DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 40FT. LT BUOY REMOVED. (TH). - NM ACTION. H6345/26 SHOWN AS WK 40FT. BR STD. 27.9.73 AMEND WK 11.9MTRS. NC 1607. H2538/79 24.10.79 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS ECHO, HI 60/79). DELETE BR STD. SEP 2019/000022679 25.6.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). NFA.
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FAQ
Where is the BOYS FRIEND wreck located?
The BOYS FRIEND wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.3 N,1 27.396 E.
How deep is the BOYS FRIEND and where exactly is it located?
The BOYS FRIEND lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.3 N,1 27.396 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BOYS FRIEND?
The seabed around the BOYS FRIEND lies at approximately 13 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the BOYS FRIEND discovered?
The wreck of the BOYS FRIEND was discovered in 1920.
What country did the BOYS FRIEND belong to?
The BOYS FRIEND belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the BOYS FRIEND?
The BOYS FRIEND is classified as a sailing vessel.