Shirley Betty Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shirley betty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.836 N,3 29.304 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.280600
  • Longitude: -3.488400
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHIRLEY BETTY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11.6 m
Width 4.3 m
Sonar Length 9.2
Sonar Width 5.2
Shadow Height 1.1
Orientation 175
Tonnage 23
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1981
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Surveying Details

H4287/77 17.9.81 H4287/77 17.9.81 SANK 180DEGS, 7.1M FROM BERRY HEAD, OR 501650N, 032900W. (BRIXHAM CG, TLX DTD 22.8.81). NCA. H5982/82 16.2.83 H5982/82 16.2.83 TWO WKS SHOWN IN 501659N, 032917W [OGB], USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K (SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2061/82 14.9.83 H2061/82 14.9.83 EXAM'D 20.4.83 IN 501648N, 032912W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.6 IN GEN DEPTH 53.5MTRS. NO SCOUR GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). CHART AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. 2.5.13 2.5.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5016.836N, 0329.304W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.85 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 9.2MTRS, WIDTH 5.2MTRS, HT 1.1MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. APPARENTLY DISINTIGRATED COMPLETELY AND APPEARS AS A SMALL MOUND. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 51MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK IN WATER AND SANK IN CALM CONDITIONS. (LL).

General Comments

APPEARS AS A SMALL MOUND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 16.836 N,3 29.304 W
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FAQ

Where is the SHIRLEY BETTY wreck located?

The SHIRLEY BETTY wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.836 N,3 29.304 W.

How deep is the SHIRLEY BETTY and where exactly is it located?

The SHIRLEY BETTY lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.836 N,3 29.304 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHIRLEY BETTY?

The seabed around the SHIRLEY BETTY lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the SHIRLEY BETTY sink?

The SHIRLEY BETTY sank on Aug 22, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SHIRLEY BETTY discovered?

The wreck of the SHIRLEY BETTY was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SHIRLEY BETTY belong to?

The SHIRLEY BETTY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHIRLEY BETTY?

The SHIRLEY BETTY had a tonnage of 23 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHIRLEY BETTY?

The SHIRLEY BETTY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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