Bettann (Bow Section) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Bettann (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 36.17 N,0 57.401 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.602833
- Longitude: -0.956683
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| Wreck Depth |
33.97 m
|
| Water Depth |
41 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BETTANN (BOW SECTION) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
DK |
| Length |
46.3 m |
| Width |
8.5 m |
| Sonar Length |
14 |
| Sonar Width |
8.5 |
| Shadow Height |
7.95 |
| Orientation |
172 |
| Tonnage |
299 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
clay products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 19, 1967
|
| Bottom Texture |
1,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
015.0,,002.0,060.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1967 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
May 3, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H1262/64 24.1.67 WRECK OF COASTER IN POSN 106.5DEGS, 1.62M FROM HORSE SAND FORT LIGHT [504500N, 010415W APPROX], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY QKFLG CLOSE W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, SIG DTD 19.1.67). - NM 270/67. H1262/64 6.4.67 ST WK IN AMENDED POSN 504432N, 010148W [OGB], NOW MARKED BY SPH G CLOSE W. (QHM PORTSMOUTH HN 3/67, 14.3.67). - NM 741/67. H6871/68 18.4.67 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS, R SPH BUOYS LAID E & W OF WRECK. (PL NM 32/68, 16.4.68). H6871/68 11.9.68 RAISING OPS DUE TO START, R SPH BUOYS REMOVED. (PL NM 52/68, 19.8.68). H6871/68 4.12.68 PART OF WRECK MOVED AND LOST. POSN 279.5DEGS, 2.5M NAB TR. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). H6871/68 BUOY NOT THERE. H6871/68 7.11.72 BOW AND HOLD SECTION DUMPED IN SPOIL GROUND S OF THE NAB. (QHM PORTSMOUTH). (STERN SECTION LOST ON PASSAGE TO THE DUMPING GROUND IN 504017N, 010057W). H2979/74 7.12.76 WK LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER IN 503611N, 005716W [OGB] USING DECCA. FOUND TO BE BOW SECTION OF FAIRLY MODERN VESSEL WITH DIESEL ENGINE ON THE FOREDECK. ABOUT 80FT LONG AND STANDS 25FT HIGH. LIES ACROSS TIDE. TRACES OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE CLAY FOUND IN FOR'D HOLD. (E GILES, SUBSERVS, 13.11.76). H4121/76 19.1.77 EXAM'D 8.8.76 IN 503608N, 005720W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.2 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS, LENGTH 6MTRS. REPORTED BY MR R TODD TO BE THE BOWS OF THE 'BETTANN'. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 34MTRS [18FMS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/005/01 27.11.03 EXAM'D 31.7.03 IN 5036.172N, 0057.405W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.5, FOUL 34.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.4 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SECTION OF A SMALL WK. (NP 1016, HI 1005). AMEND TO SW 34MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000165703 3.5.17 EXAM'D 14.11.16 IN 5036.170N, 0057.401W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HT 7.95MTRS. ORIENTATION 172/352 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 15MTRS, 2.0MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 060DEGS. WK LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND TO NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
19.1.67 REPORTED TAKING WATER, ANCHORED IN ST HELEN'S ROADS WHERE SHE EVENTUALLY SANK 19.1.67. DURING SALVAGE OPS WAS CUT INTO TWO SECTIONS WHICH WERE RAISED & TOWED TO BE DUMPED IN DEEP WATER. STERN SECTION, SOME 45FT LONG, BROKE AWAY FROM TOW & SANK AGAIN. [SEE 19071].
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 36.17 N,0 57.401 W
Bettann (Bow Section) on Wreck Map
Bettann (Bow Section) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) wreck located?
The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.17 N,0 57.401 W.
How deep is the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?
The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 33.97 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.17 N,0 57.401 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BETTANN (BOW SECTION)?
The seabed around the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.
When did the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) sink?
The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) sank on Jan 19, 1967.
When was the wreck of the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) discovered?
The wreck of the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1967.
What country did the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) belong to?
The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) belonged to DK.
What cargo was the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) carrying?
The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) was carrying clay products.
What was the tonnage of the BETTANN (BOW SECTION)?
The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 299 tons.
What type of wreck is the BETTANN (BOW SECTION)?
The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
ON PORT SIDE