Bekimael Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bekimael Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.365 N,1 22.485 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.289417
  • Longitude: 1.374750
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEKIMAEL
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.1 m
Tonnage 44
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 1991

Surveying Details

HH242/351/01 27.6.91 SANK IN 541724N, 012242E. POSN DETERMINED BY DECCA AND RADAR RANGE/BRG FROM RIG OCEAN LIBERATOR IN 541807.5N, 012634.5E. (MRSC HUMBER, TLX DTD 23.6.91). INS AS USCPA 40MTRS. BR STD. HH242/351/01 25.7.91 LOCATED IN 541721N, 012236E USING RADAR RANGES AND VISUAL BEARINGS FROM DRILLING RIG OCEAN LIBERATOR AND CHECKING WITH MAIN CHAIN DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 51.2MTRS. (THV PATRICIA, 24.6.91). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH M SUPPLY V KREUZTURM, WHEN RETURNING TO GRIMSBY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 17.365 N,1 22.485 E
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FAQ

Where is the BEKIMAEL wreck located?

The BEKIMAEL wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.365 N,1 22.485 E.

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

The BEKIMAEL lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.365 N,1 22.485 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BEKIMAEL?

The seabed around the BEKIMAEL lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the BEKIMAEL sink?

The BEKIMAEL sank on Jun 23, 1991.

When was the wreck of the BEKIMAEL discovered?

The wreck of the BEKIMAEL was discovered in 1991.

What country did the BEKIMAEL belong to?

The BEKIMAEL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEKIMAEL?

The BEKIMAEL had a tonnage of 44 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEKIMAEL?

The BEKIMAEL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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