Bermuda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bermuda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 14.994 N,5 11.61 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.249900
  • Longitude: -5.193500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERMUDA
Type merchant vessel
Length 160.3 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 13.7
Tonnage 19086
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1933
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2013

Surveying Details

H3973/33 POSN 581501N, 051132W [OGB], OR 187DEGS, 3.75C FROM EILEAN LEAH. (HMS BEAUFORT, HN). INS AS STF (HT 40FT). H5930/56 27.9.56 AMEND TO ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1794. 15.1.82 STILL VISIBLE. LYING IN 12MTRS. THREE LARGE PIECES REMAIN AFTER EXTENSIVE SALVAGE. STERN RECOGNISABLE. STEEL PROPELLOR REMAINS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). [WGD] POSN: 5814.994N, 0511.610W.

Circumstances of loss

19.11.31 BUILT IN 1927 BY WORKMAN CLARK OF BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BERMUDA & WEST INDIES SS CO. WAS BURNT OUT AT BELFAST ON 19.11.31. PURCHASED BY METAL INDUSTRIES LTD AND LEFT BELFAST ON 27.4.33 IN TOW FOR ROSYTH TO BEBROKEN UP. BROKE TOW AND DRIFTED ASHORE. BECAME A TOTAL LOSS.

General Comments

IN THREE PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the BERMUDA wreck located?

The BERMUDA wreck is located at coordinates 58 14.994 N,5 11.61 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERMUDA?

The seabed around the BERMUDA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the BERMUDA sink?

The BERMUDA sank on Apr 30, 1933.

When was the wreck of the BERMUDA discovered?

The wreck of the BERMUDA was discovered in 1933.

What was the tonnage of the BERMUDA?

The BERMUDA had a tonnage of 19086 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERMUDA?

The BERMUDA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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