Betsy Anna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Betsy anna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.992 N,1 48.974 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.616533
  • Longitude: -1.816233
Wreck Depth 17.4 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BETSY ANNA
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 63 m
Width 9.2 m
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 30
Tonnage 880
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1926
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1968/77 18.8.81 EXAM'D 30.9.80 IN 503654.5N, 014853W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP] AND HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.3, FOUL AT 16.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING 080/260DEGS. 50 TO 60MTRS LONG, 15MTRS BREADTH, APPROX. (SCESU, HI 81/80). INS AS SW 16.3MTRS. - NM 2081/81. H1310/81/23 22.9.81 DIVED. WK OF ABOUT 500TONS GROSS. APPROX 200FT LONG. STERN, BOILER AND BOWS STANDING ABOUT 15FT HIGH. NO CARGO. REMAINS OF TRAWL ON BOW. (P BARRETT, 9.9.81). 19.7.83 LIES 060/240DEGS, BOWS E, UPRIGHT WITH CENTRAL PART COLLAPSED EXCEPT FOR BOILER WHICH STANDS 18FT HIGH. BOW STANDS 20FT HIGH. HAS FALLEN BACK ON WRECKAGE AND POINTING UPWARDS. STERN ALSO 20FT HIGH. (D SAYWELL, TELECON 19.7.83). H1310/83/37 5.10.83 IDENTIFIED AS THE DAGMAR. PURCHASED FROM DOT BY ST MARY MARINE OF PARKSTONE, POOLE, IN AUG 1983. (D SAYWELL, 14.9.83). HH100/351/10 9.9.95 WK IDENTIFIED AS THE BETSY ANNA. (J R SCOTT, 9.9.95). NCA. 2.2.07 LIES IN 5036.98N, 0149.98W [WGD]. UPRIGHT, BUT ROTTING THROUGH. STERN LEANS TO PORT, BOWS HAVE BROKEN AND POINT UPWARDS AND THE ENGINE HAS FALLEN OVER. HIGHEST POINTS ARE THE MAIN AND DONKEY BOILERS. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. 24.10.12 EXAM'D 24.1.12 IN 5036.992N, 0148.974W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.07 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 17.45MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTRS AT N END OF WK. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STRONG MAGENTIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 17.4 IN REVISED POSN. 28.8.14 LONGITUDE RECORDED E, AMENDED TO W.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-ASHINGTON. BUILT IN 1892 BY W DOBSON & CO, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAAMLOZE VENNOTSCHAP EXPLOITATIE VAN SS BETSY ANNA. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SALCOMBE FOR COWES FOR REPAIRS. FOUNDERED N HEAVY SEAS.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.992 N,1 48.974 W
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FAQ

Where is the BETSY ANNA wreck located?

The BETSY ANNA wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.992 N,1 48.974 W.

How deep is the BETSY ANNA and where exactly is it located?

The BETSY ANNA lies at a depth of about 17.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.992 N,1 48.974 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BETSY ANNA?

The seabed around the BETSY ANNA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the BETSY ANNA sink?

The BETSY ANNA sank on Oct 12, 1926.

When was the wreck of the BETSY ANNA discovered?

The wreck of the BETSY ANNA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the BETSY ANNA belong to?

The BETSY ANNA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the BETSY ANNA carrying?

The BETSY ANNA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BETSY ANNA?

The BETSY ANNA had a tonnage of 880 tons.

What type of wreck is the BETSY ANNA?

The BETSY ANNA is classified as a steam ship.

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