Bessemer City (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bessemer city (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.924 N,5 31.828 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.215400
  • Longitude: -5.530467
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5686
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber,foodstuffs: solid,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1936
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 12.5.70 12.5.70 LATEST REPORTS STATE THAT THE WRECK LIES IN SHALLOW WATER ABOUT 150FT FROM THE BASE OF THE TREVALGAN CLIFF. (LL). H1282/77/116 4.5.77 H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST OFF CLODGY/TREVALGAN NR ST IVES. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). 14.12.09 14.12.09 DIVED 1.5.05 IN 5012.924N, 0531.828W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY E/S IN GEN DEPTH 3-12MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. NOT DISCERNABLE WITH E/S DUE TO AREAS OF REEF. VERY MUCH BROKEN AND SCATTERED OVER A VERY LARGE AREA. PLATES, GIRDERS, BOLLARDS ETC LIE AMONGT AREAS OF REEF AND UNDER SAND. QUOTED POSN IS FOR THE TWO BOILERS. ENGINE AND DRIVE SHAFT WITHOUT PROP SEEN. HIGHEST POINT IS TOP OF ENGINE BUT NO PART STANDS HIGHER THAN ADJACENT ROCKS. ZINC INGOT (35 X 22 7CM) RECOVERED WHICH SUGGESTS THAT THIS IS BESSEMER CITY. (G J LOCKETT, REPORT DTD 5.12.09). PLOTS ON SHORE DANGER LINE ON BA 1168 [PLAN: ST IVES BAY]. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY CHICKASAW SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, CHICKASAW. PASSAGE NEW WESTMINSTER FOR LONDON VIA LIVERPOOL. WRECKED IN BREA COVE WHERE SHE BROKE IN TWO. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF SCATTERED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 12.924 N,5 31.828 W
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FAQ

Where is the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.924 N,5 31.828 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) sink?

The BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 1, 1936.

When was the wreck of the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2005.

What country did the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,timber,foodstuffs: solid,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY)?

The BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5686 tons.

What type of wreck is the BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY)?

The BESSEMER CITY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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