Beatrice (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beatrice (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.241 N,4 57.256 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.987350
  • Longitude: -4.954267
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEATRICE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 12
Orientation 103
Tonnage 712
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1917
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H2537/28 SUNK 10M E BY S FROM THE LIZARD. (BMVS). GIVES APPROX POSN 495336N, 045618W. NCA. 1.9.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 495336N, 045618W. NE 777. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2007/000050503 9.7.07 LOCATED 7-8.7.07 IN 4959.241N, 0457.235W [WGD] USING DGPS, AND DIVED. FOUND TO BE SMALL COASTER, LESS THAN 1000TONS, SINGLE MAIN BOILER WITH DONKEY BOILER, STERN ENGINE, 2 HOLDS CARRYING COAL. BOILER IS HIGHEST PART, STANDING 4MTRS. (G POUND, TELECON 9.7.07). POSSIBLY THE BEATRICE. INS AS WK 68MTRS. - NM 3487/07. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 4959.241N, 0457.256W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.51 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6.49MTRS. LIES 103/283 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, AFTER END MISSING, BOWS COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1455). NO DEBRIS. PROBABLY BOWS E. AMEND WK 66MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2014/000153151_1 5.11.14 LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. (BDC, HI 1455). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY RICHARDSON DUCK & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLEEVE'S WESTERN VALLEYS ANTHRACITE COLLIERIES. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR HONFLEUR. TORPEDOED. 11 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL & DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, AFT SECTION MISSING, BOW COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.241 N,4 57.256 W.

How deep is the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.241 N,4 57.256 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY)?

The BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 712 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEATRICE (POSSIBLY)?

The BEATRICE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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