Bessie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bessie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.51 N,4 37.12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.058500
  • Longitude: -4.618667
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BESSIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 29 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/07 10.9.93 HH100/351/07 10.9.93 GROUNDED OPPOSITE WATCH TOWER ON LANGNESS AND BECAME TOTAL WRECK. (A CORKILL, 7.9.93) NCA, POSN 540330N, 0437.03W FOR FILING ONLY, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Dec 28, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1901, LOST RUDDER DURING BAD WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE PRESTON TO DOUGLAS. ABANDONED & WENT AGROUND ON ROCKS OPPOSITE THE WATCH TOWER ON LANGNESS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MONKS & CO. LTD. (DICTIONARY OF SHIPWRECKS OFF ISLE OF MAN, A. CORKILL)

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FAQ

Where is the BESSIE wreck located?

The BESSIE wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.51 N,4 37.12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BESSIE?

The seabed around the BESSIE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the BESSIE sink?

The BESSIE sank on Jan 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BESSIE discovered?

The wreck of the BESSIE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the BESSIE belong to?

The BESSIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BESSIE carrying?

The BESSIE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BESSIE?

The BESSIE had a tonnage of 177 tons.

What type of wreck is the BESSIE?

The BESSIE is classified as a steam ship.

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