Beryl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beryl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 17.881 N,0 31.976 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.298017
  • Longitude: -0.532933
Wreck Depth 160 m
Water Depth 170 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERYL
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 19.8 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 169
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 23.5.11 SEP 2011/000097855 23.5.11 SANK IN 6117.881N, 0031.976W [WGD]. (SHETLAND CG, EMAIL DTD 22.5.11). INS AS WK USC 160MTRS. - NM 2780/11.
Last Amended Date Jun 1, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1996 BY MCDUFF SHIPYARDS. OIL ENGINE OF 459KW, SINGLE SHAFT. TOOK WATER AND SANK. ALL CREW RECOVERED. BELEIVED THAT VESSEL HAD NETS OUT AT TIME OF SINKING.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BERYL wreck located?

The BERYL wreck is located at coordinates 61 17.881 N,0 31.976 W.

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

The BERYL lies at a depth of about 160 meters and is located at coordinates 61 17.881 N,0 31.976 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERYL?

The seabed around the BERYL lies at approximately 170 meters deep.

When did the BERYL sink?

The BERYL sank on May 22, 2011.

When was the wreck of the BERYL discovered?

The wreck of the BERYL was discovered in 2011.

What country did the BERYL belong to?

The BERYL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BERYL?

The BERYL had a tonnage of 169 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERYL?

The BERYL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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