Bettann (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bettann (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.317 N,1 1.033 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.671950
  • Longitude: -1.017217
Wreck Depth 8.8 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BETTANN (STERN SECTION)
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 46.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 11
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 Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.1,
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1262/64 24.1.67 H1262/64 24.1.67 WRECK OF COASTER IN POSN 106.5DEGS, 1.62M FROM HORSE SAND FORT LIGHT, 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 H1262/64 6.4.67 ST IN AMENDED POSN 504432N, 010148W [OGB], NOW MARKED BY SPH G CLOSE W. (QHM PORTSMOUTH, HN DTD 14.3.67). - NM 741/67. H6871/68 18.4.67 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 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 H6871/68 4.12.68 STERN SECTION SANK 279.5DEGS, 2.5M FROM NAB TR. (C-IN-C, PORTSMOUTH, SIG DTD 4.12.68). NCA YET. H6871/68 16.12.68 H6871/68 16.12.68 LEAST DEPTH REPD AS 5FT. MARKED BY LT BUOY. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, SIG DTD 16.12.68). H6871/68 1.1.69 H6871/68 1.1.69 WK TO BE DISPERSED USING EXPLOSIVES. (PORTSMOUTH NM 12/69). H6871/68 14.2.69 H6871/68 14.2.69 ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH NOW 20FT. G CAN LT BUOY, FLG5S, LAID 020DEGS, 170YDS FROM WK. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, SIG DTD 14.2.69). NCA YET. H6871/68 25.2.69 H6871/68 25.2.69 BUOY MOVED TO 278.5DEGS, 2.45M FROM NAB TR. (AQHM PORTSMOUTH, TELECON). H6871/68 3.3.69 H6871/68 3.3.69 LEAST DEPTH NOW 15FT. (PORTSMOUTH NM 19/69). CHART AS DW IN 504017N, 010057W WITH G CAN BUOY, FLG5S, CLOSE SE. - NM 501/69. H6871/68 9.10.69 H6871/68 9.10.69 POSN NOW FOUL. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (PORTSMOUTH NM 40/69). - NM 1617/69. H2893/71 10.11.71 H2893/71 10.11.71 LEAST DEPTH NOW 6.7MTRS (22FT). MARKED BY UNLIT DAN BUOY. (PORTSMOUTH NM 50/71). NCA YET. AWAIT CONFIRMATION. H2893/71 20.12.71 H2893/71 20.12.71 AMEND OBSTN 3FMS 4FT. - NM 47/72. H2435/72 4.5.72 H2435/72 4.5.72 POSN CONFIRMED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.0MTRS (19.75FT). FURTHER DISPERSAL/REMOVAL BY PORTSMOUTH CDT IN DUE COURSE. (SCES, 7.2.72). PLOTTED IN 504018N, 010057E ON FAIR SHEET [K6356/70]. AMEND TO OBSTN 6.0MTRS IN CHARTED POSN. NC 2050. H2435/72 19.5.72 H2435/72 19.5.72 EXAM'D 12.6.69 IN 504017N, 010057W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 4.3, FOUL AT 4.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.3 IN GEN DEPTH 12.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FLG5S, 090DEGS, 40YDS FROM WK. (SCES, 13.6.69). H4824/75 7.3.77 H4824/75 7.3.77 EXAM'D 19.10.76 IN 504017N, 010057W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR & FOUL 7.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.5MTRS [LAT] IN GEN DEPTH 12.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. (SCES, HI 72/76). AMEND TO SW 7.3MTRS. BR STD. H4824/75 22.8.80 H4824/75 22.8.80 EXAM'D 3.7.79 & 6.9.79 IN 504018N, 010057W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.6 IN GEN DEPTHS 12-13MTRS. VERY SMALL IN EXTENT, ABOUT 15MTRS LONG. LIES E/W. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 80B/79). NCA. H1310/85/3 17.1.85 H1310/85/3 17.1.85 DIVED ON IN 1984. WRECKAGE COVERS ONLY A FAIRLY SMALL AREA BUT STANDS SOME 6MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. STARTING TO COLLAPSE IN PARTS. (M PRITCHARD, 7.1.85). NCA. H3847/86 5.1.90 H3847/86 5.1.90 EXAM'D IN 504018N, 010057W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.7 IN GEN DEPTH 12.6MTRS. SCOUR 0.1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 011/191DEGS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). RETAIN SW 7.3MTRS. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5040.318N, 0101.038W. 7.6.10 SEP 2010/000090029 7.6.10 LOCATED IN 5040.317N, 0101.033W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.8MTRS. LENGTH 15.2MTRS, WIDTH 4.5MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. (NATURAL ENGLAND, SOUTH WIGHT EUROPEAN MARINE SITE SURVEY (NETSURVEY)). BR STD. 9.7.10 SEP 2010/000109905 9.7.10 POORLY DEFINED FEATURE. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.78MTRS, APPROX 3.8MTRS IN HT. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF NATURAL ENGLAND'S DIGITAL DATA). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 2010

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 [45FT LONG] BROKE AWAY FROM TOW & SANK AGAIN. [BOW SECTION LIES 503608N, 005720W, SEE 19968].

General Comments

See Also: 19968

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FAQ

Where is the BETTANN (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The BETTANN (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.317 N,1 1.033 W.

How deep is the BETTANN (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The BETTANN (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 8.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.317 N,1 1.033 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BETTANN (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the BETTANN (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BETTANN (STERN SECTION) sink?

The BETTANN (STERN SECTION) sank on Jan 19, 1967.

When was the wreck of the BETTANN (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the BETTANN (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the BETTANN (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The BETTANN (STERN SECTION) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the BETTANN (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The BETTANN (STERN SECTION) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the BETTANN (STERN SECTION)?

The BETTANN (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the BETTANN (STERN SECTION)?

The BETTANN (STERN SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.

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