Betsy Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Betsy Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 26.182 N,3 13.229 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | -0.2 m |
| Water Depth | -1 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BETSY |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 13, 1873 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1873 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority wreck information |
| Surveying Details | 17.5.1873 [NO DATE] BETSY IN 53 2610N, 031309W [OGB], 80YDS SE FROM H.3 RED BUOY. DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 17.5.1873. DEPTH 1FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 27.3.75 27.3.75 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K3500/10]. 4.6.80 4.6.80 SHOWN AS WK DRIES 0.2MTRS IN 532610N, 031309W [OGB] ON SURVEY [K3500/12]. BR STD. H2003/86 24.2.87 H2003/86 24.2.87 DISPROVING SEARCH REVEALED NO INDICATION OF THIS WK. MAY HAVE BEEN BURIED DUE ENCROACHMENT OF E HOYLE SPIT. (MD & HC, HI 323). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 2, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK ABOUT 80 YDS SE FROM H3 RED BUOY. (SIBI)
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