Beaconsfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Beaconsfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 49.103 N,0 3.672 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.818383
  • Longitude: -0.061200
Wreck Depth -1.8 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEACONSFIELD
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 36
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 160
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1884
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H5209/30 23.8.30 REMAINS STILL EXIST IN 534854N, 000324W, AB0UT 1.8C SEAWARD OF LW. (TH, 30.7.30). INS AS WK 1.5FMS. BR STD. H1133/64 14.4.64 AMEND TO STPA IN 534906N, 000336W. (PARTY FROM SANDSTONE, 1/64). BR STD. H3805/72 28.2.78 LOCAL DIVER, MR J BODDY, CONFIRMS THIS WK IS BEACONSFIELD. (SOISS, HI 54/77). H1944/80 27.4.82 AMEND TO ST, D 3MTRS, IN 534905N, 000340W. BR STD. H1310/83/2 13.1.83 KNOWN LOCALLY AS EARL OF BEACONSFIELD & BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK IN 1867. A VERY SUBSTANTIAL WK, ABOUT 300FT LONG, & STILL IN REMARKABLY GOOD CONDITION WITH MUCH OF THE WOODEN DECKING STILL PRESENT. IT LIES PARALLEL TO THE SHORE WITH BOW SECTION SHOWING ABOUT 6FT AT LOW WATER AND STERN COMING TO WITHIN 2 TO 3FT OF THE SURFACE. MANY OF THE RIBS ALONG LENGTH OF HULL ALSO COME CLOSE TO THE SURFACE. (D G BAILEY). NCA. H1944/80 26.4.82 LOCATED 15.6.81 & EXAM'D VISUALLY. FIXED USING SEXTANT & RADAR RANGE WITH COMPASS BEARING FROM SHIP, LOCATION OF WHICH DETERMINED USING HIFIX, IN 534905N, 000340W [OGB]. WK HAS WOODEN HULL WITH STEEL FITTINGS. LIES N/S & DRIES 3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). RETAIN AS ST DRIES 3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2011/000131153 2.8.11 LOCATED IN 5349.103N, 0003.672W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 1.77MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 12.7.11 FOR HI 1358). AMEND ST DRIES 1.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 10.10.11 LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 36MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). GENERALLY INTACT WITH MAST LYING AT ITS SIDE.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

A WOODEN COBLE. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T WATT, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE EAST HARTLEPOOL FOR CRUISING AND RETURN. STRANDED AND LOST IN NW FORCE 7 WINDS. (SIBI).

General Comments

GENERALLY INTACT WITH MAST LYING AT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the BEACONSFIELD wreck located?

The BEACONSFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 53 49.103 N,0 3.672 W.

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

The BEACONSFIELD lies at a depth of about -1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 49.103 N,0 3.672 W.

When did the BEACONSFIELD sink?

The BEACONSFIELD sank on Jan 11, 1884.

When was the wreck of the BEACONSFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the BEACONSFIELD was discovered in 1930.

What country did the BEACONSFIELD belong to?

The BEACONSFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEACONSFIELD carrying?

The BEACONSFIELD was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the BEACONSFIELD?

The BEACONSFIELD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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