Bettann (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bettann (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.17 N,0 57.401 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.602833
  • Longitude: -0.956683
Wreck Depth 33.97 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BETTANN (BOW SECTION)
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 46.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Sonar Length 14
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 7.95
Orientation 172
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1967
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 015.0,,002.0,060.0
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1262/64 24.1.67 WRECK OF COASTER IN POSN 106.5DEGS, 1.62M FROM HORSE SAND FORT LIGHT [504500N, 010415W APPROX], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY QKFLG CLOSE W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, SIG DTD 19.1.67). - NM 270/67. H1262/64 6.4.67 ST WK IN AMENDED POSN 504432N, 010148W [OGB], NOW MARKED BY SPH G CLOSE W. (QHM PORTSMOUTH HN 3/67, 14.3.67). - NM 741/67. H6871/68 18.4.67 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS, R SPH BUOYS LAID E & W OF WRECK. (PL NM 32/68, 16.4.68). H6871/68 11.9.68 RAISING OPS DUE TO START, R SPH BUOYS REMOVED. (PL NM 52/68, 19.8.68). H6871/68 4.12.68 PART OF WRECK MOVED AND LOST. POSN 279.5DEGS, 2.5M NAB TR. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). H6871/68 BUOY NOT THERE. H6871/68 7.11.72 BOW AND HOLD SECTION DUMPED IN SPOIL GROUND S OF THE NAB. (QHM PORTSMOUTH). (STERN SECTION LOST ON PASSAGE TO THE DUMPING GROUND IN 504017N, 010057W). H2979/74 7.12.76 WK LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER IN 503611N, 005716W [OGB] USING DECCA. FOUND TO BE BOW SECTION OF FAIRLY MODERN VESSEL WITH DIESEL ENGINE ON THE FOREDECK. ABOUT 80FT LONG AND STANDS 25FT HIGH. LIES ACROSS TIDE. TRACES OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE CLAY FOUND IN FOR'D HOLD. (E GILES, SUBSERVS, 13.11.76). H4121/76 19.1.77 EXAM'D 8.8.76 IN 503608N, 005720W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.2 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS, LENGTH 6MTRS. REPORTED BY MR R TODD TO BE THE BOWS OF THE 'BETTANN'. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 34MTRS [18FMS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/005/01 27.11.03 EXAM'D 31.7.03 IN 5036.172N, 0057.405W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.5, FOUL 34.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.4 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SECTION OF A SMALL WK. (NP 1016, HI 1005). AMEND TO SW 34MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000165703 3.5.17 EXAM'D 14.11.16 IN 5036.170N, 0057.401W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HT 7.95MTRS. ORIENTATION 172/352 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 15MTRS, 2.0MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 060DEGS. WK LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND TO NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

19.1.67 REPORTED TAKING WATER, ANCHORED IN ST HELEN'S ROADS WHERE SHE EVENTUALLY SANK 19.1.67. DURING SALVAGE OPS WAS CUT INTO TWO SECTIONS WHICH WERE RAISED & TOWED TO BE DUMPED IN DEEP WATER. STERN SECTION, SOME 45FT LONG, BROKE AWAY FROM TOW & SANK AGAIN. [SEE 19071].

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.17 N,0 57.401 W
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FAQ

Where is the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.17 N,0 57.401 W.

How deep is the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 33.97 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.17 N,0 57.401 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BETTANN (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) sink?

The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) sank on Jan 19, 1967.

When was the wreck of the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the BETTANN (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the BETTANN (BOW SECTION)?

The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the BETTANN (BOW SECTION)?

The BETTANN (BOW SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.

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