Beachy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beachy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29 N,16 24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.483333
  • Longitude: -16.400000
Water Depth 2150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEACHY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1600
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 532900N, 162400W. 12.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2150MTRS. (WW2SL). SUNK ABOUT 500 MILES W OF IRELAND. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY A STEPHEN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDE SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. WAS ACTING AS A RESCUE SHIP TO A CONVOY IN N ATLANTIC WHEN SHE WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 5 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BEACHY wreck located?

The BEACHY wreck is located at coordinates 53 29 N,16 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEACHY?

The seabed around the BEACHY lies at approximately 2150 meters deep.

When did the BEACHY sink?

The BEACHY sank on Jan 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BEACHY discovered?

The wreck of the BEACHY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BEACHY belong to?

The BEACHY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEACHY?

The BEACHY had a tonnage of 1600 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEACHY?

The BEACHY is classified as a steam ship.

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