Bereby 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
Bereby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14.75 N,5 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.245833
  • Longitude: -5.616667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEREBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.7
Tonnage 5248
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WK IN 541445N, 053700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 23.3.02 DATA RE-ASSESSED. STATED TO HAVE BEEN SCRAPPED WHERE SHE LAY. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE ULSTER COAST) AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 633.
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS ELDER DEMPSTER LINES LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 369NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, HULL. (SIBI) LAID DOWN AS WAR RAVEN. BUILT BY IRVINES SB & DD CO, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR TAKORADI & PORT HARCOURT. RAN SHORE ON RINGFAD POINT. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3) OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AFRICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. DEVELOPED ENGINE DEFECT IN THICK FOG, STRAYED OFF COURSE AND STEAMED INTO KILLOUGH BAY. RAN AGROUND ON RINGFAD POINT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN. REFLOATING FAILED & CARGO INCLUDING LORRIES AND AIRCRAFT UNLOADED. FOLLOWING SPRING BUNKER COAL WAS JETTISONNED IN FURTHER ATTEMPT TO REFLOAT BUT VESSEL BROKE HER BACK IN GALE AND WAS SCRAPPED WHERE SHE LAY. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE ULSTER COAST).

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FAQ

Where is the BEREBY wreck located?

The BEREBY wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.75 N,5 37 W.

When did the BEREBY sink?

The BEREBY sank on Sep 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BEREBY discovered?

The wreck of the BEREBY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BEREBY belong to?

The BEREBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEREBY carrying?

The BEREBY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BEREBY?

The BEREBY had a tonnage of 5248 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEREBY?

The BEREBY is classified as a steam ship.

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