Betty I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Betty i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 23.08 N,71 20.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.384667
  • Longitude: 71.335000
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BETTY I
Type tug
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2008

Surveying Details

H3449/80 23.3.82 TUG BETTY I SUNK IN 192303N, 712011.09E. (NAVAREA VIII 152/82). NCA. H3449/80 7.4.82 NOW IN 192300.24N, 712008.11E. LT BUOY FL.2S WITH ORANGE FLAG. (NAV 194/82). NCA. H3449/80 26.4.83 NDW IN 192301.8N, 712007.8E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 158/83). NE 1487 & NC 2736.

Circumstances of loss

PANAMANIAN M TUG BETTY I LOST PROPELLER DUE TO FOULING BY WIRE WHILST OPERATING IN BOMBAY HIGH OIL-FIELD, RESULTING IN ENTRY OF WATER THROUGH TAILSHAFT AND SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JACKSON MARINE GROUP. (LL VOLS.248 & 249)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 23.08 N,71 20.1 E
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FAQ

Where is the BETTY I wreck located?

The BETTY I wreck is located at coordinates 19 23.08 N,71 20.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BETTY I?

The seabed around the BETTY I lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the BETTY I sink?

The BETTY I sank on Feb 24, 1982.

When was the wreck of the BETTY I discovered?

The wreck of the BETTY I was discovered in 1982.

What country did the BETTY I belong to?

The BETTY I belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the BETTY I?

The BETTY I is classified as a tug.

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