Bear Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bear Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55.361 N,2 7.602 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.922683
  • Longitude: -2.126700
Wreck Depth 63.61 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.1 m
Width 7.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 136
Tonnage 593
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1891
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2021

Surveying Details

HH090/915/01 15.1.02 EXAM'D 26.5.01 IN 5555.360N, 0207.596W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.6 IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 110 DEGS FROM THE STERN. LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 131/313DEGS WITH BOWS 313 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 37MTRS TOWARDS 120 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 915). BR STD. HH100/351/19 28.4.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. CONFIRMED AS THE WK OF SS BEAR, SANK 1891. WK IS UPRIGHT AND PROTRUDING 6MTRS FROM THE SEABED. (R COVENTRY, EMAIL DTD 24.4.03). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 9.4.20 IN 5555.361N, 0207.602W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS, LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 136/316 DEGS. WK INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND NDW 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1877 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WATSON & CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 80HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR GRANGEMOUTH. CARGO CAST IRON. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the BEAR wreck located?

The BEAR wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.361 N,2 7.602 W.

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

The BEAR lies at a depth of about 63.61 meters and is located at coordinates 55 55.361 N,2 7.602 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEAR?

The seabed around the BEAR lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the BEAR sink?

The BEAR sank on Jan 11, 1891.

When was the wreck of the BEAR discovered?

The wreck of the BEAR was discovered in 2001.

What country did the BEAR belong to?

The BEAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEAR carrying?

The BEAR was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BEAR?

The BEAR had a tonnage of 593 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEAR?

The BEAR is classified as a steam ship.

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