Bettina Danica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bettina danica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 40.276 N,3 8.394 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.671267
  • Longitude: -3.139900
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BETTINA DANICA
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 69.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1354
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1993
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH268/420/01 5.3.93 AGROUND IN 584006N, 030824W [OGB]. LIES WITH LIST OF 25 DEG WITH PORT SIDE AGAINST CLIFF FACE. HOLD AND ENGINE ROOM OPEN TO THE SEA. (LL 15, 23, 24 & 27.2.93). LIES IN 584018N, 030818W WITH BOW S. HAS RED HULL. NO FURTHER SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO BE MADE. (PENTLAND MRSC, TELECON). - NM 952/93 12.6.96 RAF PHOTO SUPPLIED BY M MORTIMER.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND ON ROCKS ON W SIDE STROMA ISLAND IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHILE ON PASSAGE GREENORE TO OSLO. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS PROVED UNSUCCESSFUL.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 40.276 N,3 8.394 W
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FAQ

Where is the BETTINA DANICA wreck located?

The BETTINA DANICA wreck is located at coordinates 58 40.276 N,3 8.394 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BETTINA DANICA?

The seabed around the BETTINA DANICA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the BETTINA DANICA sink?

The BETTINA DANICA sank on Feb 13, 1993.

When was the wreck of the BETTINA DANICA discovered?

The wreck of the BETTINA DANICA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the BETTINA DANICA belong to?

The BETTINA DANICA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the BETTINA DANICA carrying?

The BETTINA DANICA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BETTINA DANICA?

The BETTINA DANICA had a tonnage of 1354 tons.

What type of wreck is the BETTINA DANICA?

The BETTINA DANICA is classified as a motor vessel.