Francis Batey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Francis batey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 57.672 N,1 32.379 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.961200
  • Longitude: -1.539650
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCIS BATEY
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 29 m
Width 6.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1947
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2010

Surveying Details

H8124/46 9.12.46 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 200FT NE OF W BUOYS OF BILL QUAY TIER, BILL QUAY, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. LIES IN ABOUT 26FT [LWS]. A BELL WILL BE SOUNDED IN FOG, MIST, SNOW OR HEAVY RAINSTORMS. MARKED BY WATCH VESSEL. (TYNE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE). POSN 545740N, 013217W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H8124/46 18.12.46 THE TYNE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION WILL BEGIN SALVAGE OPERATIONS TOMORROW TO REFLOAT TUG. (LL, 18.12.46). NCA. H8124/46 15.1.47 TUG RAISED AND REMOVED TO DRY DOCK. (TYNE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION LTR DTD 14.1.47). AMENDED TO LIFT.

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCIS BATEY wreck located?

The FRANCIS BATEY wreck is located at coordinates 54 57.672 N,1 32.379 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCIS BATEY?

The seabed around the FRANCIS BATEY lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the FRANCIS BATEY sink?

The FRANCIS BATEY sank on Dec 7, 1946.

When was the wreck of the FRANCIS BATEY discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCIS BATEY was discovered in 1946.

What country did the FRANCIS BATEY belong to?

The FRANCIS BATEY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FRANCIS BATEY?

The FRANCIS BATEY is classified as a tug.

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