Beryl Field Spm No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Beryl field spm no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
59 32.003 N,1 33.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.533383
  • Longitude: 1.559167
Water Depth 117 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERYL FIELD SPM NO 1
Length 100 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4147/82 21.2.85 POSN 593202N, 013339E [EUR] IN GEN DEPTH 390FT. (LL 12.2.85 & MOBIL N SEA LTD). H5148/81 15.3.85 BASE SECTION LIES IN SOUTHERLY DIRECTION. STANDS 11MTRS HIGH AND IS 100MTRS LONG. IN GEN DEPTH 117MTRS. (MOBIL NORTH SEA LTD, 5.3.85). SAFETY ZONE AROUND INSTALLATION REMAINS IN FORCE. INS AS WK 106MTRS. - NM 892/85. H4106/87 8.10.87 REMOVED TO ENABLE MOBIL 9/13A BERYL SPM3 TO BE ESTABLISHED IN 593204N, 013333E. (TELECON NC 10/MOBIL N SEA LTD, 21.9.87). 9.10.87 STEELWORK ONLY WAS REMOVED BY MV SAFE REGALIA. GRAVITY BASE DEFIED REMOVAL ATTEMPTS. (LL 8.10.87). DELETED WK 106MTRS. - NM 3012/87. HH254/444/01 7.11.91 SPM 1 BASE REMAINS LIE IN 593201.98N, 013339.18E. [EUR]. (BERYL AREA LAYOUT CHART, AUGUST 1991). INS AS F. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 1991

Circumstances of loss

TOP 150FT SECTION OF MOORING BROKE FREE FROM CONCRETE BASE AND CAPSIZED. TOWED TO NORWAY AND WHOLE LOADING SYSTEM DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. BASE, NEARLY 300FT LONG, FELL ONTO THE SEABED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 32.003 N,1 33.55 E
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FAQ

Where is the BERYL FIELD SPM NO 1 wreck located?

The BERYL FIELD SPM NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 59 32.003 N,1 33.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERYL FIELD SPM NO 1?

The seabed around the BERYL FIELD SPM NO 1 lies at approximately 117 meters deep.

When did the BERYL FIELD SPM NO 1 sink?

The BERYL FIELD SPM NO 1 sank on Jan 30, 1985.

When was the wreck of the BERYL FIELD SPM NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the BERYL FIELD SPM NO 1 was discovered in 1985.