Beechland Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | lifted |
|
Beechland Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
8 28.5 N,13 17.5 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 10 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BEECHLAND |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | US |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 14, 1919 |
| Original Detection Year | 1919 |
| Last Detection Year | 1919 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | H9305/19 4.12.19 H9305/19 4.12.19 SS GROUNDED IN 082830N, 131730W OR 181DEGS, 1.8M FROM SIERRA LEONE LT HO, IN 5FMS 4FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H9305/19 8.12.19 H9305/19 8.12.19 INSERTED ON BA 3147, 616 & 601. 17.12.19 17.12.19 WRECK FLOATED OFF & AGAIN BECAME DERELICT. NM CANCELLED & PRESS CORRECTIONS INFORMED. (BOARD OF TRADE). AMENDED TO LIFT. NOT ON BA 3147, 616 & 601. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 20, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
BECAME DERELICT BY FIRE & WAS TOWED INTO COCKERILL BAY BY HMS BIRMINGHAM & GROUNDED.
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