Begonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Begonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 13.041 N,5 40.058 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.217350
  • Longitude: -5.667633
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEGONIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3070
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

POSN 44M S BY W FROM WOLF ROCK. 22.3.18 SUNK IN 491300N, 054000W. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M14864), 25.3.18 SUNK IN 493800N, 052000W. (AP FALMOUTH, DOCKET M07971). 27.3.18 SUNK IN 491300N, 054000W. (MASTER BOT, DOCKET M15499). 31.3.18 SUNK IN 491500N, 054000W. (DOCKET M03437). 30.12.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] OR IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS 1976. 30.1.78 INS AS WK USC 93MTRS IN 491300N, 054000W. NC 2649. 17.2.89 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 2644. 30.6.99 LISTED AS NDW PD IN 4913.0N, 0540.0W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NCA. HH091/059/01 11.11.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BEGONIA wreck located?

The BEGONIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 13.041 N,5 40.058 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEGONIA?

The seabed around the BEGONIA lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the BEGONIA sink?

The BEGONIA sank on Mar 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BEGONIA discovered?

The wreck of the BEGONIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BEGONIA belong to?

The BEGONIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEGONIA?

The BEGONIA had a tonnage of 3070 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEGONIA?

The BEGONIA is classified as a steam ship.

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