Aigburth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aigburth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.725 N,0 27.92 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.445417
  • Longitude: -0.465333
Wreck Depth 41.41 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AIGBURTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 19.4
Shadow Height 4.62
Orientation 151
Tonnage 824
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Surveying Details

SANK 2 MILES NE BY E FROM S. CHEEK, ROBIN HOOD BAY. H6331/87 27.1.89 WK EXAM'D 3.5.88 IN 542642N, 002749W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.7 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LIES IN TWO PARTS, THE NORTHERN IS 35MTRS LONG, LYING 175/355 DEG; THE SOUTHERN IS 45MTRS LONG, LYING 135/315 DEG. WELL BROKEN UP. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 40MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 22.2.93 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK OF AIGBURTH. [WGD] POSN - 542643N, 002746W. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). HH100/351/09 6.6.95 STEAM TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE BOILER, THREE FURNACES. ENGINE IS AFT. IDENTIFIED FROM THE BELL. (A C JACKSON/RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5426.725N, 0027.920W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 41.41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 19.4MTRS, HT 4.62MTRS, ORIENTATION 151/331 DEGS. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP AND SEVERE STATE OF DECAY. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE TO TREPORT.

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FAQ

Where is the AIGBURTH wreck located?

The AIGBURTH wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.725 N,0 27.92 W.

How deep is the AIGBURTH and where exactly is it located?

The AIGBURTH lies at a depth of about 41.41 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.725 N,0 27.92 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AIGBURTH?

The seabed around the AIGBURTH lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the AIGBURTH sink?

The AIGBURTH sank on Dec 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AIGBURTH discovered?

The wreck of the AIGBURTH was discovered in 1989.

What country did the AIGBURTH belong to?

The AIGBURTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AIGBURTH carrying?

The AIGBURTH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AIGBURTH?

The AIGBURTH had a tonnage of 824 tons.

What type of wreck is the AIGBURTH?

The AIGBURTH is classified as a steam ship.

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