William And Betsy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
William and betsy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 41.418 N,0 18.511 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.690300
  • Longitude: 0.308517
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM AND BETSY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 21
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 3.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10M NE OF SPURN PT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 534124N, 001837E FOR FILING ONLY. H3805/72 28.2.78 H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 54/77). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 6.9.13 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY U-BOAT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 41.418 N,0 18.511 E
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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM AND BETSY wreck located?

The WILLIAM AND BETSY wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.418 N,0 18.511 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM AND BETSY?

The seabed around the WILLIAM AND BETSY lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM AND BETSY sink?

The WILLIAM AND BETSY sank on Jun 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM AND BETSY discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM AND BETSY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WILLIAM AND BETSY belong to?

The WILLIAM AND BETSY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM AND BETSY?

The WILLIAM AND BETSY had a tonnage of 21 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM AND BETSY?

The WILLIAM AND BETSY is classified as a trawler.