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
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].
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS NAPOLI.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE

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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.

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