Bidia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bidia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.494 N,1 34.26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.658233
  • Longitude: 1.571000
Wreck Depth 19.5 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIDIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 121
Tonnage 428
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1949
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 31, 2002

Surveying Details

22.6.49 SANK IN 534200N, 013015E, ABOUT 65M E OF THE HUMBER. (MINE CLEARANCE BOARD, 22.6.49). H6329/87 24.8.89 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS, LOCATED USING SYLEDIS IN 533928.6N, 013422.5E [OGB]. (NP 1008, HN 4/89). H6329/87 8.9.89 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.5, FOUL AT 19.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. (NP 1008, TELEX 8.9.89). - NM 2770/89. H6329/87 19.10.89 EXAM'D 29.8.89. INTACT AND LYING UPSIDE DOWN. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 121/301 DEG WITH A LARGE SEPARATE PIECE WRECKAGE ABOUT 20MTRS TO THE W. NO SCOUR. (NP 1008, HI 413). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE GOOLE FOR COPENHAGEN.

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the BIDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BIDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.494 N,1 34.26 E.

How deep is the BIDIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BIDIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.494 N,1 34.26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BIDIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the BIDIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BIDIA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 5, 1949.

When was the wreck of the BIDIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BIDIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1949.

What country did the BIDIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BIDIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the BIDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The BIDIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 428 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The BIDIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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