Beaverburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beaverburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 19.03 N,10 7.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.317167
  • Longitude: -10.125667
Water Depth 160 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEAVERBURN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 9874
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2000

Surveying Details

H095/39 H095/39 SUNK IN 492000N, 100000W. (LLOYDS). 21.2.40 21.2.40 SUNK IN 491900N, 100730W. (LL). NCA. POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H095/39 3.3.40 H095/39 POSN 491100N, 101500W. (C-IN-C, WEST APPS 3.3.40). 26.7.74 26.7.74 POSSIBLY SAME AS WRECK IN 491900N, 100354W. [SEE WK 21396].

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO ST JOHN, N.B. 1 CREW MEMBER MISSING. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BEAVERBURN wreck located?

The BEAVERBURN wreck is located at coordinates 49 19.03 N,10 7.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEAVERBURN?

The seabed around the BEAVERBURN lies at approximately 160 meters deep.

When did the BEAVERBURN sink?

The BEAVERBURN sank on Feb 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BEAVERBURN discovered?

The wreck of the BEAVERBURN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BEAVERBURN belong to?

The BEAVERBURN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEAVERBURN carrying?

The BEAVERBURN was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the BEAVERBURN?

The BEAVERBURN had a tonnage of 9874 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEAVERBURN?

The BEAVERBURN is classified as a steam ship.

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