Dan Beard (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dan beard (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 59.891 N,5 5.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.998183
  • Longitude: -5.084967
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAN BEARD (FWD PART)
Type tanker
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Dan Beard (Forward Part) is located off the coast of Strumble Head in Wales at coordinates 51 59.891 N, 5 5.098 W. This underwater obstruction consists of the fore part of a vessel lying hard against the nearly vertical northeast to southwest cliffs, extending approximately 12 meters from the cliff face. Historical records identify the site as featuring typical tanker fittings with no stern section present.

Surveying Details

H067/44 FORE PART OF VESSEL ASHORE 2.5M S OF STRUMBLE HD. (FOIC MILFORD 12.44) H1282/76/50 19.8.76 UNKNOWN LIBERTY SHIP REPD IN 515937N, 050452W. EXTENDS FROM CLIFF FOR 12MTRS. (A. NEWTON, OS SHEET 138/151) H4919/77 29.12.77 REPD IN 515952N, 050502W. (E.GILES LTR 11.12.77) H4919/77 29.12.77 POSN AMENDED FROM 515937N,050452W. STATED BY MR E.GILES TO BE FORE PART OF DAN BEARD. LIES HARD AGAINST CLIFFS WHICH ARE NE/SW AT THIS POINT & ALMOST VERTICAL.TYPICAL TANKER FITTINGS. NO STERN SECTION. FOUND FROM LOCAL RECORDS. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.77) H4467/81 10.6.83 AFTER PART THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE WK LOCATED IN 515456N, 053420W - W.O. [SEE 011803733/12165].

Circumstances of loss

BROKE IN TWO FOLLOWING U/W EXPLOSION, MINE OR TORPEDOED, WHEN OFF STRUMBLE HD. AFTER PART SANK, BUT FORE PART EVENTUALLY DRIFTED ASHORE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the DAN BEARD (FWD PART) wreck located?

The DAN BEARD (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 59.891 N,5 5.098 W.

When did the DAN BEARD (FWD PART) sink?

The DAN BEARD (FWD PART) sank on Dec 10, 1944.

When was the wreck of the DAN BEARD (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the DAN BEARD (FWD PART) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the DAN BEARD (FWD PART) belong to?

The DAN BEARD (FWD PART) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the DAN BEARD (FWD PART)?

The DAN BEARD (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAN BEARD (FWD PART)?

The DAN BEARD (FWD PART) is classified as a tanker.

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