Beata Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Beata Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.87 N,5 9.612 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.981167
  • Longitude: -5.160200
Wreck Depth 9.1 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEATA
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 25 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 103
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.3.18 19.3.18 SUNK BETWEEN BLACK HEAD AND THE LIZARD. (IDSA, DOCKET M14479). 21.3.18 21.3.18 SUNK BETWEEN BLACK HEAD AND THE LIZARD. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M14757). H1683/18 8.4.18 H1683/18 8.4.18 WK IN 495855N, 050925W. MAST TOP VISIBLE AT HW. - NM 471/18. H2537/28 H2537/28 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H7860/30 4.11.30 H7860/30 4.11.30 SWEPT IN 495850N, 050933W. LEAST DEPTH 30FT. TRACING HELD. (HMS BEAUFORT, 18.11.30). AMEND TO WK 5FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM. [SEE ALSO 'ANNIE YVONNE', WK [22655], IN 495846N, 051000W]. H7193/33 20.10.33 H7193/33 20.10.33 AN AREA OF FIVE CABLES SQUARE IN 495850N, 050920W WAS SWEPT AT A DEPTH OF 3FT FROM THE GROUND BUT NO TRACE OF THE WK WAS FOUND. (TH, 19.10.33). DELETED. BR STD. [RETAIN POSN 495850N, 050933W FOR FILING ONLY]. 16.11.00 16.11.00 AMENDED TO DEAD. 26.4.13 26.4.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1406). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 57 1.5M NE OF THE LIZARD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM SWANSEA TO GRANVILLE. (LL WW1 & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the BEATA wreck located?

The BEATA wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.87 N,5 9.612 W.

How deep is the BEATA and where exactly is it located?

The BEATA lies at a depth of about 9.1 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.87 N,5 9.612 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEATA?

The seabed around the BEATA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the BEATA sink?

The BEATA sank on Mar 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BEATA discovered?

The wreck of the BEATA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BEATA belong to?

The BEATA belonged to FR.

What cargo was the BEATA carrying?

The BEATA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BEATA?

The BEATA had a tonnage of 103 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEATA?

The BEATA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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