Empire Beatrice (Stern Part) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Empire beatrice (stern part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.985 N,1 0.233 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.966417
  • Longitude: 1.003883
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 7046
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2017

Surveying Details

H02123/44 22.8.44 TFNM 1739/44 ISSUED H02123/44 6.12.44 INS ST DRIES 10FT IN 505757N, 010020E. - NM2688/44.HO2123/44 3.1.51 AMEND TO WK 0FMS 4FT WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE SE. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2514/50 H02123/44 5.2.57 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 20FT MLWS. (TH 1956). AMEND TO FOUL AND DELETE BUOY. - NM 97/57. H5824/60 3.3.61 OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. NOT LOCATED, NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS SCOTT 1960). H4199/78 5.10.78 NOT LOCATED NOR ESPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). HH090/685/01 16.10.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. NOT CONSIDERED TO LIE IN THE SURVEY AREA. (NP 106, HI 685). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP2016/000091764 8.4.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE 2016, HI 1497). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E BOAT EN ROUTE FROM LONDON. BEACHED AT SANDGATE. 50FT OF STERN CUT OFF. REMAINDER FLOATED AND TOWED AWAY AND REPAIRED.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) wreck located?

The EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.985 N,1 0.233 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART)?

The seabed around the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) sink?

The EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) sank on Jul 26, 1944.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) belong to?

The EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) carrying?

The EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) was carrying vehicles,wine.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART)?

The EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) had a tonnage of 7046 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART)?

The EMPIRE BEATRICE (STERN PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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