Begerin (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Begerin (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.642 N,5 55.511 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.860700
  • Longitude: -5.925183
Wreck Depth 89.06 m
Water Depth 107 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEGERIN (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 52.3
Sonar Width 13.7
Shadow Height 18
Orientation 50
Tonnage 483
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1941
Scour Dimensions 150.0,,000.8,210.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2016

Surveying Details

H067/41 20.5.41 SUNK IN POSN 295 DEGS, 17MILES, FROM S. BISHOP LT. (MILFORD HAVEN). H5827/59 23.1.62 DEPTH OF 348FT. 15FT OFF BOTTOM. ESTIMATED TO BE A STEEL TRAWLER ABOUT THE SIZE OF AN ML OR MTB. (OPERATION VICTOR SEARCH). INS AS WK 58FMS. LC 1410. 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 106MTRS. NC 1478. H5223/76 13.7.77 LOCATED 26.1.77 IN 515137.6N, 055526.2W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 104.4 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, ORIENTATED 156/336 DEG. POSSIBLE SMALL SCOUR. (HMS HERALD, HI 11/77). BR STD. SEP 2016/000053290 1.9.16 EXAM'D 14.3.16 IN 5151.642N, 0555.511W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 89.06MTRS, GEN DEPTH 107MTRS. LENGTH 52.3MTRS, WIDTH 13.7MTRS, HT 18MTRS, ORIENTATION 050/230. SCOUR LENGTH 150MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 210 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT AND PROMINENT IN M/B DATA. (MMT, HI 1471 OFF SMALLS TSS). AMEND NDW 89MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NM 5288/16.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL CONSTRUCTION. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE CARFIFF FOR ROSSLAIRE. CARGO 625 TONS COAL. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND ABANDONED. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK.

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FAQ

Where is the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.642 N,5 55.511 W.

How deep is the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 89.06 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.642 N,5 55.511 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 107 meters deep.

When did the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) sank on May 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY)?

The BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 483 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEGERIN (POSSIBLY)?

The BEGERIN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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