Busy Bee (Part Of) Wreck

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Busy bee (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 59.594 N,2 58.105 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.993233
  • Longitude: -2.968417
Wreck Depth -2 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BUSY BEE (PART OF)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 26.3 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 92
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1924
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 17.5.07 THE BOILER OF THE BUSY BEE LIES ON THE BEACH, SOME 250MTRS W OF KATHLEEN ANNIE. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.07) NCA, POSN 5900.100N, 0259.600W FOR FILING ONLY. 22.5.07 BUSY BEE IS PROBABLY THE FV DESCRIBED ON RECORD [1298]. TO BE CONFIRMED. (K HEATH TELECON 22.5.07) SEP 2007/000057388 27.7.07 BOILER OF BUSY BEE LOCATED IN 5859.594N, 0258.105W [WGD] USING DGPS. DRIES ABOUT 3 INCHES AT 2PM ON 26.7.07. (K HEATH, TELECON 26.7.07). ACTUAL TIDE LEVEL 1.6MTRS. INS AS OBSTN DRIES 2MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1903 IN ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES DUTHIE OF PETERHEAD. VESSEL WAS EMPLOYED WITH REMOVING CARGO OF RECTIFIED SPIRIT FROM WRECK OF KATHLEEN ANNIE, WHEN SHE HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM, SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS OCCURRED AS THE FIRE SPREAD AND BUSY BEE SANK. ALL 30 PERSONS ON BOARD AT TIME ESCAPED WITHOUT LOSS OF LIFE. (K HEATH).

General Comments

BOILER ONLY See Also: 1298

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FAQ

Where is the BUSY BEE (PART OF) wreck located?

The BUSY BEE (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 58 59.594 N,2 58.105 W.

How deep is the BUSY BEE (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The BUSY BEE (PART OF) lies at a depth of about -2 meters and is located at coordinates 58 59.594 N,2 58.105 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BUSY BEE (PART OF)?

The seabed around the BUSY BEE (PART OF) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the BUSY BEE (PART OF) sink?

The BUSY BEE (PART OF) sank on Nov 9, 1924.

When was the wreck of the BUSY BEE (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the BUSY BEE (PART OF) was discovered in 2007.

What country did the BUSY BEE (PART OF) belong to?

The BUSY BEE (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BUSY BEE (PART OF) carrying?

The BUSY BEE (PART OF) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the BUSY BEE (PART OF)?

The BUSY BEE (PART OF) had a tonnage of 92 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUSY BEE (PART OF)?

The BUSY BEE (PART OF) is classified as a drifter.

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