Beatrice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Beatrice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 40.09 N,1 10.786 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.668167
  • Longitude: -1.179767
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEATRICE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.12.78 VESSEL SANK IN 444000N, 011100W APPROX. (LL, 4.12.78). 15.10.97 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 444009N, 011042W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6766 [4TH EDN 1997, LARGEST SCALE]. NC 2750. 13.10.01 SHOWN IN 4440.090N, 0110.786W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6766 [5TH EDN 2000, 1:15,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2750.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

4.12.78 VESSEL OVERTURNED & SANK IN THE BAY OF BISCAY, OFF ARCACHON. (LL, 4.12.78)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BEATRICE wreck located?

The BEATRICE wreck is located at coordinates 44 40.09 N,1 10.786 W.

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

The BEATRICE lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 44 40.09 N,1 10.786 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEATRICE?

The seabed around the BEATRICE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BEATRICE sink?

The BEATRICE sank on Dec 2, 1978.

When was the wreck of the BEATRICE discovered?

The wreck of the BEATRICE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the BEATRICE belong to?

The BEATRICE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the BEATRICE?

The BEATRICE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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