Beagle Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Beagle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 47.296 N,4 56.637 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.788267
- Longitude: -4.943950
|
| Wreck Depth |
26.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
32 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BEAGLE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
53.3 m |
| Width |
7.9 m |
| Draught |
4.3 |
| Shadow Height |
4.5 |
| Orientation |
170 |
| Tonnage |
454 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 8, 1865
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1865 |
| Last Detection Year |
1985 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 4, 2005 |
Surveying Details
10.11.1865 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'NAPOLI'. (GLASGOW HERALD, DTD 10.11.1865). H2579/76 3.8.76 LOCATED 15.6.76 IN 554723N, 045632W USING FIXED BY COMPASS BRGS. LEAST DEPTH BY LEADLINE 36MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 39.6MTRS. APPROX 125FT LONG, 30FT BEAM. UPRIGHT ON EVEN KEEL. LIES 340/160DEGS. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE OR UPPER DECK. HULL ONLY. (HMS BILDESTON WK REPORT, DTD 17.6.76). INS AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. H1310/81/32 2.12.81 STATED TO BE WK OF THE BEAGLE. (I G WHITTAKER, DTD 18.11.81). H1310/83/14 21.3.83 LIES IN GEN DEPTH 34-36MTRS, DEPENDANT ON STATE OF TIDE, BUT DROPS AWAY TO 40MTRS NEAR STERN. HULL INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH AVERAGE HEIGHT 2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE AND LITTLE DECKING OR CROSS MEMBERS REMAIN. COLLISION DAMAGE PORT BOW. (P MOIR). NCA. H2885/83 17.9.85 LOCATED IN 554718N, 045634W. LEAST DEPTH 26.6 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, SIGNAL DTD 16.9.85). AMEND TO WK 26.5MTRS. - NM 2698/85. H2579/76 3.10.85 WK ORIENTATED N/S. (HMS GLEANER, HN DTD 17.9.85). 2.10.85 DIVED ON 8 & 21.9.85. WK STANDS 5.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. HIGH POINTS ARE SOLID POST AT BOW AND EMERGENCY STEERING POSITION AT STERN. (C LAWSON, DTD 1.10.85). NFA. H2885/83 12.5.86 EXAM'D 15.7.85 IN 554718N, 045634W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.6 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LYING 350/170DEG, UPRIGHT WITH APPARENTLY NOTHING STANDING ABOVE DECK LEVEL. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED AT S END. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 165C). NCA. 11.11.05 EUT POSN: 5547.296N, 0456.637W. BA 2491 [6TH EDN, SEP'03].
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS NAPOLI.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 47.296 N,4 56.637 W
Beagle on Wreck Map
Beagle Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BEAGLE wreck located?
The BEAGLE wreck is located at coordinates 55 47.296 N,4 56.637 W.
How deep is the BEAGLE and where exactly is it located?
The BEAGLE lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 47.296 N,4 56.637 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BEAGLE?
The seabed around the BEAGLE lies at approximately 32 meters deep.
When did the BEAGLE sink?
The BEAGLE sank on Nov 8, 1865.
When was the wreck of the BEAGLE discovered?
The wreck of the BEAGLE was discovered in 1865.
What country did the BEAGLE belong to?
The BEAGLE belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the BEAGLE?
The BEAGLE had a tonnage of 454 tons.
What type of wreck is the BEAGLE?
The BEAGLE is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT & INTACT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE