Bekimael Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Bekimael Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 17.365 N,1 22.485 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 39 m |
| Water Depth | 51 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BEKIMAEL |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 17.1 m |
| Tonnage | 44 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 23, 1991 |
| Original Detection Year | 1991 |
| Last Detection Year | 1991 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH242/351/01 27.6.91 SANK IN 541724N, 012242E. POSN DETERMINED BY DECCA AND RADAR RANGE/BRG FROM RIG OCEAN LIBERATOR IN 541807.5N, 012634.5E. (MRSC HUMBER, TLX DTD 23.6.91). INS AS USCPA 40MTRS. BR STD. HH242/351/01 25.7.91 LOCATED IN 541721N, 012236E USING RADAR RANGES AND VISUAL BEARINGS FROM DRILLING RIG OCEAN LIBERATOR AND CHECKING WITH MAIN CHAIN DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 51.2MTRS. (THV PATRICIA, 24.6.91). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 25, 1991 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH M SUPPLY V KREUZTURM, WHEN RETURNING TO GRIMSBY.
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