Beechwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Beechwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 12.022 N,1 9.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.200367
  • Longitude: 1.164850
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEECHWOOD
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 129
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 40 MILES SE X E OF SPURN LIGHT VESSEL. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 531200N, 011000E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000212985 14.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 12.022 N,1 9.891 E
Beechwood on Wreck Map Beechwood Wreck on Google Map

More Trawler Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the BEECHWOOD wreck located?

The BEECHWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.022 N,1 9.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BEECHWOOD?

The seabed around the BEECHWOOD lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the BEECHWOOD sink?

The BEECHWOOD sank on Sep 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BEECHWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the BEECHWOOD was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BEECHWOOD belong to?

The BEECHWOOD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEECHWOOD?

The BEECHWOOD had a tonnage of 129 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEECHWOOD?

The BEECHWOOD is classified as a trawler.

Back to Wrecks