Hms Beathwood (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms beathwood (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 42.591 N,2 24.263 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.709850
  • Longitude: -2.404383
Wreck Depth 16.85 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.2 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 6.2
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 16
Tonnage 209
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1940
Scour Dimensions 004.9,006.9,001.6,193
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK 1 MILE E OF MONTROSE CG LOOKOUT. (WW2SL). NCA. H249/54 14.6.54 WK OF BEATHWOOD LIES ABOUT 1/3 MILE NE OF WK OF CLINT. (A MEARNS, PILOT). INS NDWPA IN 564230N, 022330W. - NM 1560/54. H249/54 14.7.55 EXAM'D IN 564236N, 022418W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. SCOUR 4FT DEEP. OROPESA SWEEP CLEARED AT 45FT. WK GIVES ONLY MODERATE SONAR RETURN - BEST DIRECTION FROM E. (HMS SHACKLETON, 31.5.55). RETAIN AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1623/55. H1192/67 16.7.68 AMEND TO WK 9FMS 1FT. BR STD. 8.3.73 AMEND TO WK 16.5MTRS. NC 210. 11.11.75 AMEND TO WK 16.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 210. HH100/351/02 8.12.89 DIVED ON. IDENTIFIED AS THE STERN SECTION OF A STEEL TRAWLER FROM STERN TO BOILER. APPROX LENGTH 15MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. HIGHEST PART IS THE AFT GALLOWS, WHICH HAVE LEAST DEPTH 16MTRS. GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 22.11.89). NCA. RSDRA2022000243080 18.11.22 EXAM�D 18.04.22; IN 5642.591N, 0224.263W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.85MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 59.0MTRS, WIDTH 6.2MTRS, HT 4.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 016/196 DEGS. DEGRADED WITH VISIBLE STERN & BOW BUT MID-SECTION BURIED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1732- H525-3053). AMEND DW 16.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX-OSBOURNE STROUD. BUILT IN 1912 BY A HALL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. AQUIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY FROM 7.194 AND SOLD BACK TO OWNERS, J R MCBEATH, IN 1920 CHANGING NAME TO BEATHWOOD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 66NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TAKEN ADMIRALTY SERVICE FROM 12.1939 AS AN ARMED PATROL TRAWLER. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL, COLLEDGE & SIBI).

General Comments

DEGRADED WITH STERN & BOW VISIBLE BUT MI-SECTION BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 42.591 N,2 24.263 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 42.591 N,2 24.263 W.

How deep is the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.85 meters and is located at coordinates 56 42.591 N,2 24.263 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 209 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The HMS BEATHWOOD (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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