Elizabeth Boye Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Not Fully Surveyed
|
Elizabeth boye Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
13 9.217 N,61 13.693 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 13.153617
- Longitude: -61.228217
|
| Wreck Depth |
13.43 m
|
| Water Depth |
15 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ELIZABETH BOYE |
|
Type
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carrier
|
| Flag |
DO |
| Length |
66.1 m |
| Width |
9.1 m |
| Draught |
3.7 |
| Sonar Length |
11.08 |
| Sonar Width |
3.3 |
| Shadow Height |
1.25 |
| Tonnage |
499 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 22, 1987
|
| Original Detection Year |
1987 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 21, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck site ELIZABETH BOYE is located at coordinates 13 9.217 N, 61 13.693 W off the coast of Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The wreckage is situated in the waters near the Kingstown sea wall. Originally reported as hard aground, the site was officially examined by BDC in 2017. The wreckage is well broken into two distinct sections with a total length of 11.08 meters, a width of 3.3 meters, and a height of 1.25 meters. The orientation of the wreck is 120/300 degrees. Survey data confirms a least multibeam depth of 13.43 meters within a general depth of 15 meters in the surrounding area. Charting updates reflect a revised depth of 13.4 meters at these specific coordinates.
Surveying Details
H4000/85 12.10.87 HARD AGROUND ON KINGSTOWN SEA WALL, ST VINCENT. (LL 29.9.87). NCA YET. SEP 2016/000010881 21.3.17 EXAM'D BY BDC; IN 1309.217N, 6113.693W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 11.08MTRS, WIDTH 3.3MTRS, HT 1.25MTRS. ORIENTATION 120/300 DEGS. WK BROKEN INTO TWO. NFS. (HI 1526, ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES, BDC EXAMINATION OF DATA). AMEND DW 13.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING HURRICANE 'EMILY' AND GROUNDED. (LL).
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13 9.217 N,61 13.693 W
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FAQ
Where is the ELIZABETH BOYE wreck located?
The ELIZABETH BOYE wreck is located at coordinates 13 9.217 N,61 13.693 W.
How deep is the ELIZABETH BOYE and where exactly is it located?
The ELIZABETH BOYE lies at a depth of about 13.43 meters and is located at coordinates 13 9.217 N,61 13.693 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ELIZABETH BOYE?
The seabed around the ELIZABETH BOYE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.
When did the ELIZABETH BOYE sink?
The ELIZABETH BOYE sank on Sep 22, 1987.
When was the wreck of the ELIZABETH BOYE discovered?
The wreck of the ELIZABETH BOYE was discovered in 1987.
What country did the ELIZABETH BOYE belong to?
The ELIZABETH BOYE belonged to DO.
What was the tonnage of the ELIZABETH BOYE?
The ELIZABETH BOYE had a tonnage of 499 tons.
What type of wreck is the ELIZABETH BOYE?
The ELIZABETH BOYE is classified as a carrier.