Grand Betelgeuse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Grand betelgeuse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 8.667 S,57 28.275 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.144450
  • Longitude: 57.471250
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRAND BETELGEUSE
Type bulk carrier
Flag LR
Length 168 m
Width 21.7 m
Draught 12.6
Tonnage 11242
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1977
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.2.77 ST IN 200800S, 572800E NEAR FAIRWAY BUOY, PORT LOUIS. (LL, 7.2.77) 16.2.77 HARD AGROUND IN 200807S, 572835E ON CORAL BOTTOM. (LL, 12.2.77) H3213/76 21.2.77 INS ST RA(CONSPIC) IN 200840S, 572816.5E OR 314DEGS(T), 5.9C FROM FORT WILLIAM SIG.STN. (CITY OF TORONTO HN DTD 6.2.77). - NM 630/77. H3213/76 25.5.77 REFLOATED 21.5.77. DELETED. (LL, 25.5.77). - NM 1774/77.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

21.5.77 BUILT IN 1963 BY OSAKA ZOSENSHO, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRAND BETELGEUSE, INC. PASSAGE PORT ELIZABETH FOR SOUTH JAPAN. AFTER EXPERIENCING ENGINE TROUBLE WAS DRIVEN AGROUND DURING HEAVY WEATHER CAUSED BY A SEVERE TROPICAL DEPRESSION 'GILDA'. ALL 31 CREW AIRLIFTED TO SAFETY. REFLOATED 21.5.77 & DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the GRAND BETELGEUSE wreck located?

The GRAND BETELGEUSE wreck is located at coordinates 20 8.667 S,57 28.275 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRAND BETELGEUSE?

The seabed around the GRAND BETELGEUSE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the GRAND BETELGEUSE sink?

The GRAND BETELGEUSE sank on Feb 5, 1977.

When was the wreck of the GRAND BETELGEUSE discovered?

The wreck of the GRAND BETELGEUSE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the GRAND BETELGEUSE belong to?

The GRAND BETELGEUSE belonged to LR.

What cargo was the GRAND BETELGEUSE carrying?

The GRAND BETELGEUSE was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the GRAND BETELGEUSE?

The GRAND BETELGEUSE had a tonnage of 11242 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRAND BETELGEUSE?

The GRAND BETELGEUSE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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