Betty Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Betty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 8 N,9 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.133333
  • Longitude: -9.233333
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BETTY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2339
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2020

Surveying Details

POSN GIVEN AS 550800N, 091400W, 35M FROM TORY ISLAND. (WRECK OFFICER'S RECORDS) POSN GIVEN AS 550900N, 091400W, 271DEGS, 32M FROM BLOODY FORELAND. (NOTE DSNE 349) H1001/40 POSN 260DEGS, 35M TORY ISLAND. (TRADE DIVISION LIST) H95/39 15.1.41 POSN NOT QUOTED IN WESTERN APPS SUMMARY LIST DATED 15.1.41. (C IN C WEST APPS) 21.4.99 POSN GIVEN AS 260DEGS, 35M FROM TORY ISLAND [AGREES WITH TRADE DIVISON LIST]. (LL WW2) POSN GIVEN AS 35M N OF TORY ISLAND. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW2SL) TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 59, AND SANK IN 2 MINUTES WITH LOSS OF 30 LIVES, WHILST EN-ROUTE SAIGON TO LIVERPOOL. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) VESSEL, BUILT 1918, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOWATERS NEWFOUNDLAND PULP & PAPER MILLS. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the BETTY wreck located?

The BETTY wreck is located at coordinates 55 8 N,9 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BETTY?

The seabed around the BETTY lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the BETTY sink?

The BETTY sank on Aug 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BETTY discovered?

The wreck of the BETTY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BETTY belong to?

The BETTY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BETTY carrying?

The BETTY was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BETTY?

The BETTY had a tonnage of 2339 tons.

What type of wreck is the BETTY?

The BETTY is classified as a steam ship.

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