MV Beck
Physical Data
and Notes

by Dave Gillings.
October 30, 2004

Dive Notes:

Wreck has suffered significant damage from hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. The forward bulkhead of the wheelhouse containing the "Captain Tony Plaque" has broken out and collapsed forward onto the aft deck, just aft of the aft cargo hold. The aft mast is collapsed in this same area. This exposes the interior of the wheelhouse and the cabin below. The forward mast remains intact at depth of 48 feet at top of mast. The support column under the cross-brace amidships is slightly twisted and leaning to starboard, as if entire ship was twisted. White telesto and hydroids appear to be substantially reduced. Blue-bell tunicates and deep water gorgonians seem to have flourished on the hulls and decking. Great dive for the team.





Physical Data

Weather

Partly Cloudy.
Air temp 82F
Wind from E as 5-10 knots

Seas

3-4 ft. 

Current

to the North at 0.1 knots

Visibility

46 feet vertical,
50 feet horizontal at depth.

Max depth

86 feet.

Water temp

at bottom 81F

Time of Dive

Start: 9:31 a.m.
 End: 10:05 a.m.