Commander Boyle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Commander boyle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 10.98 N,2 27.599 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.183000
  • Longitude: -2.459983
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMMANDER BOYLE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 290
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historic underwater wreck data for Commander Boyle located at coordinates 58 10.98 N, 2 27.599 W off the coast of Scotland in the North Sea. The wreck site was historically documented as a non-dangerous wreck and dangerous obstruction before multibeam sonar surveys in 2012 failed to locate the structure, leading surveyors to classify the wreck as disproved and dead.

Surveying Details

23.8.15 POSN 581230N, 022500W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H8203/19 INS WK ON 2182B. H3875/26 18.6.26 DELETE WRECK FROM 2182B. INS AS NDWPA (1915) ON WK CHARTS. H04081/44 21.10.44 NSC IN 581100N, 022730W. PROBABLY COMMANDER BOYLE. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 1.12.70 INS AS NDWPA. LC 115. 29.8.78 AMEND TO USCPA 40 MTRS. NC 115. 26.11.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. DISPROVED. (P ROBERTSON, HI 1372 REPLY TO APPRAISAL DTD 21.11.12). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED 40 MILES N BY W FROM RATTRAY HEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the COMMANDER BOYLE wreck located?

The COMMANDER BOYLE wreck is located at coordinates 58 10.98 N,2 27.599 W.

How deep is the COMMANDER BOYLE and where exactly is it located?

The COMMANDER BOYLE lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 58 10.98 N,2 27.599 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMMANDER BOYLE?

The seabed around the COMMANDER BOYLE lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the COMMANDER BOYLE sink?

The COMMANDER BOYLE sank on Aug 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the COMMANDER BOYLE discovered?

The wreck of the COMMANDER BOYLE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the COMMANDER BOYLE belong to?

The COMMANDER BOYLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COMMANDER BOYLE?

The COMMANDER BOYLE had a tonnage of 290 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMMANDER BOYLE?

The COMMANDER BOYLE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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