Bessie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bessie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.899 N,3 5.047 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.448317
  • Longitude: -3.084117
Wreck Depth -2.9 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BESSIE
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1909
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Surveying Details

13.8.1909 UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO RAISE HER ON 13.8.1909. DISPERSED BY BLASTING ON 27.8.1909. DEPTH 8FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS ST DR 8FT. 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO ST DRIES 2.9MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

13.8.1909 GROUNDED ON BURBO BANK ABOUT 4.30AM ON 13.8.1909 NEAR R7 BLACK BUOY. CREW LANDED BY LIFEBOAT. THE FLAT FILLED WITH WATER AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the BESSIE wreck located?

The BESSIE wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.899 N,3 5.047 W.

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

The BESSIE lies at a depth of about -2.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.899 N,3 5.047 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BESSIE?

The seabed around the BESSIE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the BESSIE sink?

The BESSIE sank on Aug 13, 1909.

When was the wreck of the BESSIE discovered?

The wreck of the BESSIE was discovered in 1909.

What country did the BESSIE belong to?

The BESSIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BESSIE?

The BESSIE had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the BESSIE?

The BESSIE is classified as a barge.

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