Begum Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Begum Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 44 N,12 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.733333
  • Longitude: -12.466667
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEGUM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 4646
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

5.6.18 5.6.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 474400N, 122800W. (DIR OFF DINGLE). 7.6.18 M28920 7.6.18 SINKING POSN 200 MILES SW OF SCILLY ISLES. (MMAC). 13.7.87 13.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 270 MILES W BY S OF BISHOPS ROCK. (DODS & WW1SL). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY CHAS CONNEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 427NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U-90. 15 MEN LOST. (DODS & KRIEG ZUR ZEE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 44 N,12 28 W
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FAQ

Where is the BEGUM wreck located?

The BEGUM wreck is located at coordinates 47 44 N,12 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEGUM?

The seabed around the BEGUM lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the BEGUM sink?

The BEGUM sank on May 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BEGUM discovered?

The wreck of the BEGUM was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BEGUM belong to?

The BEGUM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEGUM?

The BEGUM had a tonnage of 4646 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEGUM?

The BEGUM is classified as a steam ship.

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