Beechland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Beechland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
8 28.5 N,13 17.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.475000
  • Longitude: -13.291667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEECHLAND
Type steam ship
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1919
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H9305/19 4.12.19 H9305/19 4.12.19 SS GROUNDED IN 082830N, 131730W OR 181DEGS, 1.8M FROM SIERRA LEONE LT HO, IN 5FMS 4FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H9305/19 8.12.19 H9305/19 8.12.19 INSERTED ON BA 3147, 616 & 601. 17.12.19 17.12.19 WRECK FLOATED OFF & AGAIN BECAME DERELICT. NM CANCELLED & PRESS CORRECTIONS INFORMED. (BOARD OF TRADE). AMENDED TO LIFT. NOT ON BA 3147, 616 & 601.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BECAME DERELICT BY FIRE & WAS TOWED INTO COCKERILL BAY BY HMS BIRMINGHAM & GROUNDED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 28.5 N,13 17.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the BEECHLAND wreck located?

The BEECHLAND wreck is located at coordinates 8 28.5 N,13 17.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEECHLAND?

The seabed around the BEECHLAND lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BEECHLAND sink?

The BEECHLAND sank on Nov 14, 1919.

When was the wreck of the BEECHLAND discovered?

The wreck of the BEECHLAND was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BEECHLAND belong to?

The BEECHLAND belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the BEECHLAND?

The BEECHLAND is classified as a steam ship.