Besse (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Besse (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.988 N,5 27.897 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.199800
  • Longitude: -5.464950
Wreck Depth -0.564 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BESSE (PROBABLY)
Type collier
Flag GB
Sonar Length 6.04
Sonar Width 1.06
Shadow Height 0.66
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2025

Surveying Details

H3403/79 21.5.79 H3403/79 21.5.79 EXAM'D 15.10.78 AND FIXED BY OBSERVING LOCAL TRANSITS IN 501158N, 052750W. LEAST DEPTH DRIES 1MTR, OBSERVED TIME WHEN WK AWASH. ONLY RIBS REMAIN. LOCAL RESIDENTS CONCERNED THAT WK A HAZARD TO SWIMMERS, WATER SKIERS & SMALL BOATS. RECOMMEND USE OF ST SYMBOL EVEN THOUGH ONLY A FEW CENTIMETERS VISIBLE AT LWS. [SEE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY - HECATE 21.9.78,FRAME NO 111-114]. (HMS HECATE, HI 13/78). CHART AS ST DRIES 1MTR. BR STD. 26.7.06 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5012.001N, 0527.893W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA. RSDRA2023000209104 09.10.25 WRECK LOCATED IN 5011.987N, 0527.896W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 0.564MTRS. LENGTH 6.04MTRS, WIDTH 1.06MTRS, HT 0.66MTRS. SHOALER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (HI1820-H525-17734, GEOSIGHT LAND AND HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS SURVEY DTD 10.10.2023). AMEND DW DRIES 0.564MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the BESSE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BESSE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.988 N,5 27.897 W.

How deep is the BESSE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BESSE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about -0.564 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.988 N,5 27.897 W.

When was the wreck of the BESSE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BESSE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1890.

What country did the BESSE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BESSE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BESSE (PROBABLY)?

The BESSE (PROBABLY) is classified as a collier.

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