Beechpark Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beechpark Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 47.549 N,6 14.951 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.792483
  • Longitude: -6.249183
Wreck Depth 84.2 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEECHPARK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 30
Tonnage 4763
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK 4 MILES SOUTH FROM ST MARY'S, SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL). H2537/28 NOT CHARTED. H5051/70 13.1.71 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 495023N, 061617W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1148. 21.4.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 60MTRS. NC 2565 & NE 1148. H2979/74 23.6.78 FF REPD. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES). NCA H3841/86 26.2.88 EXAM'D 29.9.87 IN 494732N, 061453W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77.4 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 91.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 125MTRS, APPROX. LYING NE/SW. GOOD MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. (HMS FOX, HI 360). AMEND TO WK 77MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 837/88. SEP2016/000143596 16.11.2016 EXAM'D 05.06.16; IN 4947.549N, 0614.951W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 84.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210 DEGS. SEVERELY DEGRADED WRECK OF A LARGE VESSEL. AMONGST THE REMAINS IT IS POSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY A CYLINDRICAL SHAPED BOILER AND, ADJACENT TO THIS, WHAT MAY BE THE ENGINE. THE HULL HAS COLLAPSED ONTO THE SEABED. (MMT, HI 1470). AMEND WK 84MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 4 MILES SOUTH FROM ST MARY'S, SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BEECHPARK wreck located?

The BEECHPARK wreck is located at coordinates 49 47.549 N,6 14.951 W.

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

The BEECHPARK lies at a depth of about 84.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 47.549 N,6 14.951 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEECHPARK?

The seabed around the BEECHPARK lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the BEECHPARK sink?

The BEECHPARK sank on Aug 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BEECHPARK discovered?

The wreck of the BEECHPARK was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BEECHPARK belong to?

The BEECHPARK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEECHPARK?

The BEECHPARK had a tonnage of 4763 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEECHPARK?

The BEECHPARK is classified as a steam ship.

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