Be Ready Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Be ready Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 42.484 N,1 59.591 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.708067
  • Longitude: -1.993183
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BE READY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 23.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.2
Tonnage 48
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1999
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck BE READY is located at coordinates 57 42.484 N, 1 59.591 W off the coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the North Sea. This underwater wreck, originally recorded as sinking at 15 meters depth, was confirmed at this precise position following surveys by the UK Hydrographic Office. The site serves as a known underwater obstruction for mariners navigating the waters near Aberdeen.

Surveying Details

HH266/400/04 15.4.99 HH266/400/04 15.4.99 SANK IN 5742.50N, 0159.49W [OGB]. POSN BY SOUNDING USING GPS. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 12.4.99). INS AS USC 15MTRS. - NM 1779/99. 25.2.04 25.2.04 EUT POSN: 5742.484N, 0159.591W. NE 1462.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1973, SANK WHILST UNDER TOW. (ABERDEEN MRCC)

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FAQ

Where is the BE READY wreck located?

The BE READY wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.484 N,1 59.591 W.

How deep is the BE READY and where exactly is it located?

The BE READY lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 57 42.484 N,1 59.591 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BE READY?

The seabed around the BE READY lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the BE READY sink?

The BE READY sank on Apr 9, 1999.

When was the wreck of the BE READY discovered?

The wreck of the BE READY was discovered in 1999.

What country did the BE READY belong to?

The BE READY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BE READY?

The BE READY had a tonnage of 48 tons.

What type of wreck is the BE READY?

The BE READY is classified as a trawler.

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