Begerin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Begerin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58 N,5 51 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.966667
  • Longitude: -5.850000
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEGERIN
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 483
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H067/41 20.5.41 H067/41 20.5.41 SANK 295DEGS, 17M FROM SOUTH BISHOP LIGHT HOUSE. (MILFORD 1040, 20.5.41) PLOTS IN 515200N, 055200W APPROX. NCA. 29.3.45 29.3.45 SONAR CONTACT LOCATED IN 515800N, 055100W BY HMS ST LAMBERT. (AUBD 319/7). 29.11.72 29.11.72 INS AS WK USC PA 40FMS. NE 1410. H5223/76 13.7.77 H5223/76 13.7.77 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (HMS HERALD, HI 11/77). SEE WK IN 515138N, 055527E. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the BEGERIN wreck located?

The BEGERIN wreck is located at coordinates 51 58 N,5 51 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEGERIN?

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

When did the BEGERIN sink?

The BEGERIN sank on May 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BEGERIN discovered?

The wreck of the BEGERIN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BEGERIN belong to?

The BEGERIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEGERIN?

The BEGERIN had a tonnage of 483 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEGERIN?

The BEGERIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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