Bessy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bessy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 23.007 N,4 55.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.383450
  • Longitude: -4.917800
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BESSY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 60
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details REPD LOST 12M NNW FROM PEEL. (MASTER, M11861). 5.3.18 5.3.18 AGAIN REPD LOST 12M NNW OF PEEL. (IDSA MASTER, M11556). 10.3.18 10.3.18 REPD ABOUT 10M NNW OF PEEL. (AP KINGSTOWN, M07453). POSN ACCEPTED AS 542300N, 045500W APPROX. NCA. 15.11.01 15.11.01 NOT LOCATED DURING HI 821 (HMS BULLDOG, 2001). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2002

Circumstances of loss

WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE WHILE EN ROUTE FROM DOUGLAS FOR GLASGOW.

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FAQ

Where is the BESSY wreck located?

The BESSY wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.007 N,4 55.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BESSY?

The seabed around the BESSY lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the BESSY sink?

The BESSY sank on Mar 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BESSY discovered?

The wreck of the BESSY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BESSY belong to?

The BESSY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BESSY?

The BESSY had a tonnage of 60 tons.

What type of wreck is the BESSY?

The BESSY is classified as a motor vessel.