Bessie Stephens Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Bessie stephens Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 7.03 N,4 54.815 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 59 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BESSIE STEPHENS |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 119 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 14, 1918 |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1999 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority wreck information |
| Surveying Details | REPD IN THREE POSNS DURING 1918. ABOUT 10 MILES W BY S HALF S OF SOUTH LUNDY LT HO, LATER 20 MILES WEST OF LUNDY IS. (CAPT OF PATROLS, SWANSEA). THEN 10 MILES W BY S HALF S(MAG) OFF LUNDY IS. (AP REPORT, FALMOUTH). HH090/799/01 2.9.99 HH090/799/01 2.9.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 2, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE.
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