Beaumanoir (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beaumanoir (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.269 N,0 29.399 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.487817
  • Longitude: -0.489983
Wreck Depth 43.06 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 19.2
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 137
Tonnage 2477
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02109/41 15.9.41 SUNK IN 542830N, 002900W, APPROX. (NO AUTHORITY STATED). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 2097/41. 5.8.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 542842N, 002924W. (CAPTAIN TINDALE). 28.8.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. BR STD. H6331/87 25.1.89 EXAM'D 8.7.88 IN 542916N, 002918W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. WELL DECAYED AND WITH A HIGH POINT AMIDSHPS. A SEPARATE PIECE OF DEBRIS LIES ABOUT 90MTRS NW OF MAIN WRECKAGE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/10 24.11.95 LARGE WRECK SAT ON AN EVEN KEEL. TWO LARGE SINGLE BOILERS WITH SIX FURNACES AT MIDSHIPS, WITH THE REMAINS OF THE BRIDGE JUST FWD OF THE BOILERS. BRIDGE AREA IS EASY TO SEE AS THE ROOM DIVISIONS ARE STILL VISIBLE. NUMEROUS ARTEFACTS STREWN AROUND. TWO FLATTENED HOLDS FWD. BOW SECTIONS CONFUSED, DEFINED ONLY BY THE SIGHT OF A LARGE ANCHOR. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, PARTLY DECKED OVER, ON THE PORT SIDE WITH CATWALKS VISIBLE ON THE STBD SIDE. TWO HOLDS AFT WITH CONFUSED STERN. SHIP'S LOGS (WALKER'S PATENT) LOCATED IN THE BRIDGE AREA. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5429.269N, 0029.399W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 19.2MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 137/317 DEGS. WK WELL BROKEN UP, BOILERS MIDSHIPS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARGEURS DE L'OUEST. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 263HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J G KINCAID & CO LTD, GREENOCK. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT BUT REMAINED AFLOAT IN DAMAGED CONDITION. TAKEN IN TOW, BOMBED AGAIN AND SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 29.269 N,0 29.399 W
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FAQ

Where is the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.269 N,0 29.399 W.

How deep is the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 43.06 meters and is located at coordinates 54 29.269 N,0 29.399 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) sink?

The BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY)?

The BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2477 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY)?

The BEAUMANOIR (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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