Beaverford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beaverford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26 N,32 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.433333
  • Longitude: -32.566667
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEAVERFORD
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 153.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 10042
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522600N, 323400W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 18.2.96 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. TURBINE ENGINES OF 1774NHP FOR 15.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR LIVERPOOL AS PART OF THE 'JERVIS BAY' CONVOY. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN POCKET BATTLESHIP 'ADMIRAL SCHEER'. 77 LOVES LOST. (DODS, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BEAVERFORD wreck located?

The BEAVERFORD wreck is located at coordinates 52 26 N,32 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEAVERFORD?

The seabed around the BEAVERFORD lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the BEAVERFORD sink?

The BEAVERFORD sank on Nov 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BEAVERFORD discovered?

The wreck of the BEAVERFORD was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BEAVERFORD belong to?

The BEAVERFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEAVERFORD carrying?

The BEAVERFORD was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BEAVERFORD?

The BEAVERFORD had a tonnage of 10042 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEAVERFORD?

The BEAVERFORD is classified as a merchant vessel.

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