Hms Boxer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms boxer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.79 N,1 6.422 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.629833
  • Longitude: -1.107033
Wreck Depth 12.9 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BOXER
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 27
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 40
Tonnage 280
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H866/18 4.3.18 SINKING POSN REPD AS 503806N, 010630W. (ADMIRALTY). CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). - NM 344/18. H3287/24 12.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS DW. H4607/28 9.8.28 WK TO BE EXPUNGED.(TRINITY HOUSE). DELETE. - NM 1258/82. H1098/37 8.3.37 NOW CHARTED AS NDW IN 503810N, 010603W. H5808/55 24.2.56 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. NE 2045. H2125/57 14.5.57 EXAM'D 28.3.57 IN 503746N, 010622W [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 42, FOUL AT 43FT. GEN DEPTH 9-10FMS. SCOUR 6FT. SEABED STIFF MUD. (SCES, 23.3.57). CHART AS WK 7FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NMS 145 & 989/57. H5808/55 1.12.58 NOW CHARTED AS WK 6FMS 4FT [12.2MTRS] [LAT]. NC 2050.. 13.4.70 ALMOST CERTAINLY WK OF HMS BOXER. REQUEST TO PURCHASE MADE BY DEO VOLENTE SAC. 24.7.70 NOT SOLD. D OF C (N) WAITING PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. (N/CP 51676/70). H1310/71 4.11.71 ALMOST CERTAINLY IDENTIFIED AS HMS BOXER BY 6 PDR GUNS, EXPLOSIVES, ETC. (N/CP 51676/70). 28.3.72 CHARTED AS SW 12.8MTRS. NC 2045. 28.1.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 12.2MTRS. NC 2045. H4613/73 16.12.76 REPORTED TO LIE IN 503749N, 010614W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.6 IN GEN DEPTH 17.4MTRS [TIDAL REDUCTION 1.4MTRS APPLIED]. DIVING HAMPERED BY STRONG TIDAL STREAM. HOLLOW CASTING, 3FT DIAMETER AND 12FT HIGH, AND 9FT WIDE, 6FT DIAMETER CABLE REEL OF 3.5 NCH WIRE LOCATED ON SITE. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO HAVE BEEN DUMPED FOLLOWING DISPERSAL OF WK [19045] IN 503854N, 010833W. (HMS GAVINGTON, REPORT DTD 30.9.76). NCA. H1720/65 12.9.78 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK LIES E/W WITH BOW W. LENGTH 180FT, WIDTH 20FT. HT AT TWO BOILERS 9FT. UPRIGHT WITH BOWS COMPLETELY DISPERSED AND PART PROBABLY MISSING ALTOGETHER. STERN HEAVILY DAMAGED. GEN DEPTH 53FT. (M WALSH, 20.8.78). AMEND TO WK 13.4MTRS. BR STD. H1310/85/3 16.1.85 CONFIRMED AS WRECK OF HMS BOXER. STEAM GAUGE RECOVERED FROM SITE HAS SHIPS NAME INSCRIBED ON THE BACK. THERE ARE 3 BOILERS IN A ROW STANDING 3-4MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. REMAINDER OF WK APPEARS FLAT. (M PRITCHARD, 7.1.85). NCA. H3847/86 3.1.90 EXAM'D 13.10.89 IN 503746N, 010619W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.7 IN GEN DEPTH 15.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. 20MTRS LONG. LIES N/S. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). AMEND TO WK 12.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 214/90. HH100/351/03 31.8.90 DIVED ON IN 503746N, 010624.5W [OGB]. HIGHEST PART WERE BOILERS. (D C FOX). NCA. HH090/962/01 2.12.02 EXAM'D 6.7.02 IN 5037.790N, 0106.422W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.9 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 21MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.4MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND WK 12.9MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2010/000090029 7.6.10 LOCATED IN 5037.800N, 0106.422W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.55MTRS. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 3MTRS. (NATURAL ENGLAND, SOUTH WIGHT EUROPEAN MARINE SITE SURVEY (NETSURVEY)). NCA. SEP 2010/000109905 9.7.10 LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.97MTRS. INTACT. (SDC EXAMINATION OF NATURAL ENGLAND'S DIGITAL DATA). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY THORNYCROFT, CHISWICK. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 4000HP, TWIN SHAFT. 1 X 12PDR, 5 X 6PDR GUNS, 2 TT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SS ST PATRICK.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BOXER wreck located?

The HMS BOXER wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.79 N,1 6.422 W.

How deep is the HMS BOXER and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BOXER lies at a depth of about 12.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.79 N,1 6.422 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BOXER?

The seabed around the HMS BOXER lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS BOXER sink?

The HMS BOXER sank on Feb 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS BOXER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BOXER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS BOXER belong to?

The HMS BOXER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BOXER?

The HMS BOXER had a tonnage of 280 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BOXER?

The HMS BOXER is classified as a destroyer.

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