Hms Bever (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms bever (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 30.497 N,22 49.36 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.508283
  • Longitude: 22.822667
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BEVER (PROBABLY)
Type factory ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 252
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0656/43 31.1.45 REPORTED SUNK IN 373000N, 224900E APPROX, IN ABOUT 60FMS. (FHO, NAPLES, SIGNAL, DTD 26.1.45). NCA YET. 10.9.80 NDW IN 373026N, 224920E ON GREEK 130 [MAY 1979 EDN]. NE 1518. [PRESUMED TO BE HMS BEVER]. 24.3.94 NDW SHOWN IN 373034N, 224924E ON GREEK 414 [1992 EDN]. NC 1031.
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 1994

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'HEKTOR 10' [SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY]]. HIRED AS A MINESWEEPER IN OCTOBER 1941. MINED OFF PIRAEUS. (WW2SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 30.497 N,22 49.36 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 30.497 N,22 49.36 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BEVER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 30, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BEVER (PROBABLY)?

The HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 252 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BEVER (PROBABLY)?

The HMS BEVER (PROBABLY) is classified as a factory ship.