Beechtree Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Beechtree Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.537 N,3 26.422 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.092283
  • Longitude: -3.440367
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEECHTREE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1277
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 15.2.71 15.2.71 SUNK 11M SE FROM START POINT. (WW1SL) 19.11.75 19.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28FMS IN 500530N, 035100W [OGB]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 2649. 19.7.78 19.7.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 45MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1613. H1270/79 27.4.81 H1270/79 27.4.81 POSN AMENDED TO 500530N, 032621W [OGB]. DECCA USED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). R/P. HH090/912/01 7.2.01 HH090/912/01 7.2.01 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1912 BY ANTWERP ENGINEERING CO. LTD., HOBOKEN, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-21 11M SE FROM START POINT WHILST ON VOYAGE SWANSEA TO ROUEN. (WW1SL & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the BEECHTREE wreck located?

The BEECHTREE wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.537 N,3 26.422 W.

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

The BEECHTREE lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.537 N,3 26.422 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEECHTREE?

The seabed around the BEECHTREE lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the BEECHTREE sink?

The BEECHTREE sank on Feb 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BEECHTREE discovered?

The wreck of the BEECHTREE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BEECHTREE belong to?

The BEECHTREE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEECHTREE carrying?

The BEECHTREE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BEECHTREE?

The BEECHTREE had a tonnage of 1277 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEECHTREE?

The BEECHTREE is classified as a steam ship.

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