Dan Beard (After Part) (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dan beard (after part) (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.958 N,5 34.395 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.915967
  • Longitude: -5.573250
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 130
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2001

Surveying Details

H4467/81 10.2.83 H4467/81 10.2.83 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED IN 515456N, 053420W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN 2/83). BR STD, H4467/81 10.6.83 H4467/81 10.6.83 SMALL WK, EXAM'D 22.4.83. GIVES GOOD SONAR SHADOW. USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80.4 IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH-VERTICAL HT 5.3MTRS; LENGTH 33MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. LYING 130/310DEGS ON UNDULATING SANDY SEABED. ACCEPT LEAST DEPTH AS 80MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70(H). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE IN TWO FOLLOWING U/W EXPLOSION, MINE OR TORPEDOED, WHEN OFF STRUMBLES HEAD. AFTER PART SANK, BUT FORE PART EVENTUALLY DRIFTED ASHORE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 54.958 N,5 34.395 W
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FAQ

Where is the DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.958 N,5 34.395 W.

How deep is the DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.958 N,5 34.395 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY)?

The DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY)?

The DAN BEARD (AFTER PART) (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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