Silverbeech (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Silverbeech (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
25 20 N,15 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.333333
  • Longitude: -15.416667
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5319
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1943
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H4718/70 20.1.75 H4718/70 20.1.75 NDW IN 252000N, 152500W. (CADIZ NM 1529/74). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 1998

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BLEW UP AND SANK AFTER BEING TORPEDOED BY U-BOAT WHILST EN-ROUTE LIVERPOOL TO LAGOS. ONLY 7 SURVIVED OUT OF A TOTAL COMPLEMENT OF 69.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 20 N,15 25 W
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FAQ

Where is the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 25 20 N,15 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 28, 1943.

When was the wreck of the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY)?

The SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5319 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY)?

The SILVERBEECH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.