Betty Hindley Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Betty hindley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.529 N,0 22.094 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.275483
  • Longitude: -0.368233
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BETTY HINDLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1771
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1947
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H7068/47 9.10.47 SUNK IN 541648N, 002200W. (CG SCARBOROUGH, 8.10.47). INS DW AND GREEN CONL LT BY, GP FL(3)G.10S. - NM 2814/47. H7068/47 19.9.56 LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TRINITY HOUSE) - NM 2380/56. H7068/47 9.10.56 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 30FT IN 541633N, 002159W. (TRINITY HOUSE, 1956) - NM 2553/56. 22.10.70 REPORTED TO BE VERY BROKEN UP IN SEVERAL SEPARATE SECTIONS. MUCH OF IT IS BURIED BY SAND. BOW SECTION IS STILL IN ONE PIECE POINTING UPWARDS FROM THE SEABED. HIGHEST POINT AT A DEPTH OF 30FT. DIVED UPON APPROX AUGUST 1970. (A GODFREY, LTR DTD 15.10.70). 27.9.71 AMEND TO WK 9.1MTRS. NC 1625. 5.12.74 AMEND TO WK 8.5MTRS [LAT]. BR STD. H1283/76/107 1.4.76 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK ON 7.10.1947. SANK OFF SCARBOROUGH IN 60FT OF WATER. STANDS 25FT OR SO ABOVE THE SEABED. (A GODFREY, LTR DTD 29.3.76). H7068/47 27.2.80 EXAM'D 28.7.79 IN 541631N, 002159.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 9.3 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. SCOUR 3.0MTRS DEEP. WK COLLAPSED DURING WINTER 1978/79. NOW IN 3 PIECES, OF WHICH ONLY BOWS STAND ABOVE SEABED, STAND 3MTRS HIGH AND ARE UPSIDE DOWN. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY HAND LEAD LINE PLACED ON HIGHEST POINT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI48A/79). AMEND TO WK 9.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR E/S BUT MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED AT LISTED POSN. WK PRESUMED TO BE BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 1.3.06 EUT POSN: 5416.529N, 0021.094W. BA 1612 [6TH EDN, MAY '02]. 22.4.09 EUT POSN RE-EVALUATED: 5416.529N, 0022.094W. SEP 2016/00007250 25.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2016

Circumstances of loss

MINED. VESSEL, BUILT 1943, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, BOILER. SANK AFTER STRILING A WW2 MINE WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLARKE, STEPHENSON, LONDON. 1 LIFE LOST. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

General Comments

NOW MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 16.529 N,0 22.094 W
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FAQ

Where is the BETTY HINDLEY wreck located?

The BETTY HINDLEY wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.529 N,0 22.094 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BETTY HINDLEY?

The seabed around the BETTY HINDLEY lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the BETTY HINDLEY sink?

The BETTY HINDLEY sank on Oct 8, 1947.

When was the wreck of the BETTY HINDLEY discovered?

The wreck of the BETTY HINDLEY was discovered in 1947.

What country did the BETTY HINDLEY belong to?

The BETTY HINDLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BETTY HINDLEY carrying?

The BETTY HINDLEY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BETTY HINDLEY?

The BETTY HINDLEY had a tonnage of 1771 tons.

What type of wreck is the BETTY HINDLEY?

The BETTY HINDLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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