Bethlehem Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Bethlehem Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 28.027 N,1 48.89 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 21 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BETHLEHEM |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 19, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1977 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | MINED HALF A MILE FROM SOUTH HOLM BUOY. (WW1SL). POSN 522800N, 014900E FOR FILING ONLY. H7668/68 16.11.72 NOT LOCATED BY CLOSE SOUNDING. (HMS EGRERIA 1972). NCA. H7668/68 12.9.73 POSSIBLY WK FOUND IN 522756N, 014830N [68195](QV). POSN 522800N, 014900E INTERLINED AND NOTHING FOUND. (SOISS, ROS DTD 13.6.73). NCA. H2098/74 27.1.76 AREA CLOSE SOUNDED BY SHIP. NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH WITH TRANSIT SONAR. (HMS ECHO, HI 15/75). NCA. H4658/71 28.11.77 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 25.10.77). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
MINED 1/2 MILE FROM S HOLM BUOY. (WW1SL).
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