Beaumaris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Beaumaris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.869 N,5 42.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.081150
  • Longitude: -5.700983
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEAUMARIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.5 m
Width 13.3 m
Draught 6.3
Tonnage 2372
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details WK 2.5M N BY W OF THE LONGSHIPS. (BMVS). CHART AS ST IN 500446N, 054230W. BR STD. H5465/25 25.8.25 POSN AMENDED TO 500450N, 054200W. WK DEMOLISHED:- THE WHOLE OF THE FORE PART WAS DEMOLISHED, THE HIGHEST POSN [SIDE PLATING] BEING AT LEAST 8FT TO 10FT BELOW SEA LEVEL [LWST]. THE SMALLER AUXILIARY BOILER WAS COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED. THE SEAWARD LARGE BOILER WAS SO DEMOLISHED THAT NO PORTION REMAINED WITHIN 3FT OF SEA LEVEL AT LW. THE INSHORE LARGE BOILER WAS REDUCED TO SEA LEVEL AT LW. IT IS CONSIDERED THAT THE SEAS WILL ULTIMATELY, BY COMPLETING THE FRACTURE OF THE SHELLS AND DISPERSING THE SHATTERED PORTIONS WHICH COULD NOT HAVE BEEN DONE WITHOUT A VERY LARGE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF EXPLOSIVES, RENDER IT QUITE IMPOSSIBLE FOR ANY LOCAL BOAT TO FOUL. THE BOILERS NOW CONSTITUTE NO PRACTICAL DANGER AND SHOULD NOT NOW HAVE ANY EFFECT OF INCREASING HEAVY SEAS. THE AFTER PART, THE RUDDER AND POST WERE BLOWN OFF AND NOW LAY ON THE BOTTOM. THE STERN POST WAS CRACKED WITHIN 5FT OF ITS UPPER END. IT WAS DECIDED NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE DESTRUCTION OF THIS PORTION OF THE WK AS ITS POSN IN RELATION TO THE BREAKWATER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DANGER TO BOATS AND IT WAS CONSIDERED THAT THE LARGE EXPENDITURE OF EXPLOSIVES NECESSARY WAS UNJUSTIFIED. (HMS DEFIANCE). BR STD. 14.3.67 ONLY DERRICK VISIBLE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2613/78 10.3.78 NO EVIDENCE OF THIS WRECK REMAINS. (HMS FOX, HI 43/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. 9.1.12 NOT LOCATED 11.12.10 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2012

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1917 BY JOSEPH T. ELTRINGHAM, WILLINGTON QUAY, WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-53 WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO ST NAZAIRE.

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FAQ

Where is the BEAUMARIS wreck located?

The BEAUMARIS wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.869 N,5 42.059 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEAUMARIS?

The seabed around the BEAUMARIS lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the BEAUMARIS sink?

The BEAUMARIS sank on Feb 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BEAUMARIS discovered?

The wreck of the BEAUMARIS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BEAUMARIS belong to?

The BEAUMARIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEAUMARIS carrying?

The BEAUMARIS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BEAUMARIS?

The BEAUMARIS had a tonnage of 2372 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEAUMARIS?

The BEAUMARIS is classified as a steam ship.

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