Bel Lily Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bel lily Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 32.838 N,1 43.187 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.547300
  • Longitude: -1.719783
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEL LILY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 32.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 65
Tonnage 168
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0002.0,,001.6,065
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Surveying Details

MINED 1.5 MILES E BY N FROM PETERHEAD. (WW1SL). H4087 24.6.26 INS AS NDW PA (1917). H1730/59 6.4.59 EXAM'D IN 573213N, 014337W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 136FT IN GEN DEPTH 162FT. SCOUR 2-3FT. GOOD SONAR ECHO. (HMS SCOTT, 5.9.58). AMEND TO WK 23FMS. BR STD. 10.6.74 AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. NC 213. HH091/155/01 19.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 15.6.09 IN 5732.838N, 0143.187W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.87 IN GEN DEPTH 47.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 2MTRS TOWARS 065 DEGS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. STATIC FISHING GEAR ON WK. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FORTH. BUILT IN 1899 BY IRVINE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO, IRVINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAYNTON & JAGGER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS. STRUCK CONTACT MINE. TEN MEN LOST. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT , BOWS WSW

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FAQ

Where is the BEL LILY wreck located?

The BEL LILY wreck is located at coordinates 57 32.838 N,1 43.187 W.

How deep is the BEL LILY and where exactly is it located?

The BEL LILY lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 57 32.838 N,1 43.187 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEL LILY?

The seabed around the BEL LILY lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the BEL LILY sink?

The BEL LILY sank on May 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BEL LILY discovered?

The wreck of the BEL LILY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BEL LILY belong to?

The BEL LILY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEL LILY carrying?

The BEL LILY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BEL LILY?

The BEL LILY had a tonnage of 168 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEL LILY?

The BEL LILY is classified as a trawler.

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