Batcheldor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Batcheldor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 50.3 N,58 0.183 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.838333
  • Longitude: -58.003050
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BATCHELDOR
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 192
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Surveying Details

H1717/61 2.6.61 DW (MAST) IN 065006N, 575930W, OR 075DEGS, 4.7M FROM CHATEAU MARGOT CHY, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FL.G 1.4M WNW. (BRITISH GUYANA NMS 6 & 8/61). INS AS DW MAST WITH BUOY. - NM 1189/61. H1717/61 22.9.67 BN, FL.G3S ESTABLISHED 6C WNW OF WK, IN LIEU OF LT BUOY. (GUYANA NM 8/67). INS BEACON, DELETE BUOY. - NM 1765/67. H1717/61 5.1.70 DW (MAST) SHOWN IN 065018N, 580011W, ABOUT 300FT W OF FL.G BN IN 065018N, 580009W ON GEORGETOWN HBR SURVEY DTD 17.4.69 [K5624]. AMEND POSN. - NM 207/70.

Circumstances of loss

SANK 15M OUT FROM GEORGETOWN. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 50.3 N,58 0.183 W
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FAQ

Where is the BATCHELDOR wreck located?

The BATCHELDOR wreck is located at coordinates 6 50.3 N,58 0.183 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BATCHELDOR?

The seabed around the BATCHELDOR lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the BATCHELDOR sink?

The BATCHELDOR sank on Mar 17, 1961.

When was the wreck of the BATCHELDOR discovered?

The wreck of the BATCHELDOR was discovered in 1961.

What country did the BATCHELDOR belong to?

The BATCHELDOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BATCHELDOR?

The BATCHELDOR had a tonnage of 192 tons.

What type of wreck is the BATCHELDOR?

The BATCHELDOR is classified as a motor vessel.

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