Actuality Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Actuality Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.972 N,0 43.683 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.816200
  • Longitude: 0.728050
Wreck Depth 14.34 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACTUALITY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 61.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 77
Tonnage 945
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1963
Bottom Texture 4/1,4,17
Scour Dimensions 100.0,,001.0,045.0
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

Surveying Details

H4142/63 11.11.63 SANK IN 504854N, 004348E [OGB]. (LLOYDS LIST). WK 2FMS 3FT IN 504854N, 004348E [OGB] WITH G CAN LT BUOY GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE SE. (TH NM 94/63). - NM 2294/63. H4142/63 15.10.64 CONTRACT PLACED FOR DISPERSAL OF WRECK TO LEAST DEPTH OF 45FT MLWS. (TH, 12.10.64). H899/64 8.6.65 SALVAGE OPS AS FROM 24.5.65. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD 24.5.65). - NM 1145(T)/65. H4142/63 8.11.65 CHAIN SWEEP CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46FT. (TH, 13.10.65). BUOY REMOVED. (TH, 27.10.65). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT [13.7MTRS] AND DELETE BUOY. - NM 2128/65. 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 13.7MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 26.3.75 LOCATED 23.5.74 IN 504854N, 004342E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. SEABED SMOOTH. DCS3 LENGTH 130-150FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH, AMEND TO REVISED POSN. NE 536. H1309/79 18.12.79 ACCORDING TO DECCA LIES 100YDS E OF CHARTED POSN IN GEN DEPTH 80FT AND STANDING UP 20FT. WELL BLOWN UP. (C WEST, ST LEONARDS). NCA. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 4.6.15; IN 5048.972N, 0043.683E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.34MTRS, GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 077/257. SCOUR 100MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. WK WELL BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 14.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'BETTY ANN-S' IN POOR VISIBILITY EN ROUTE AMBLE TO YELLAND. CREW OF 12 PICKED UP. (LLOYDS LIST). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1945 BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR CO. LTD. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD AND SONS, SANK 4M OFF HASTINGS AFTER COLLIDING WITH DUTCH MV 'BETTY ANNE-S' WHILST EN ROUTE FROM WARKWORTH, NORTHUMBERLAND TO YELLAND POWER STATION, NEAR BARNSTAPLE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ACTUALITY wreck located?

The ACTUALITY wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.972 N,0 43.683 E.

How deep is the ACTUALITY and where exactly is it located?

The ACTUALITY lies at a depth of about 14.34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.972 N,0 43.683 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACTUALITY?

The seabed around the ACTUALITY lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ACTUALITY sink?

The ACTUALITY sank on Oct 27, 1963.

When was the wreck of the ACTUALITY discovered?

The wreck of the ACTUALITY was discovered in 1963.

What country did the ACTUALITY belong to?

The ACTUALITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ACTUALITY carrying?

The ACTUALITY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ACTUALITY?

The ACTUALITY had a tonnage of 945 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACTUALITY?

The ACTUALITY is classified as a motor vessel.

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