Berwick (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Berwick (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 42.342 N,0 37.119 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.705700
  • Longitude: -0.618650
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERWICK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 55
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 108
Tonnage 537
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1884
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2013

Surveying Details

H2534/74 2.1.80 BAD OBSTN IN 544222N, 003648W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL.1). H1310/81/14 1.7.81 WK IN 544215N, 003712W. POSN BY DECCA. (K HERRON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H6331/87 3.2.89 EXAM'D 2.8.88 IN 544220N, 003701W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. SLIGHT SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. BROKEN AND IN TWO PARTS. BOW, 25MTRS LONG AND LYING 140/320DEG, LIES 20MTRS N OF MAIN BODY WHICH IS 30MTRS LONG AND LYING 108/288DEG. HIGH POINT IS AT E END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. 30.8.01 EUT POSN: 5442.342N, 0037.119W. NE 134. 14.10.08 DIMENSIONS & POSN LOST WOULD SUGGEST THAT THIS WK IS POSSIBLY

Circumstances of loss

IRON HULLED SS COMPLETED IN 1855 BY SCOTT & CO., GREENOCK, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 90NHP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT WITH 4 BLADED IRON PROPELLER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISAAC WHITFIELD, LONDON. ON PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR PORTSMOUTH. FOUNDERED ABOUT 10M NE OF HUNTCLIFFE, NEAR SALTBURN IN WIND CONDITIONS VARIABLE FORCE 2. CREW OF 16 RESCUED. (R YOUNG, SIBI)

General Comments

BERWICK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 42.342 N,0 37.119 W
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FAQ

Where is the BERWICK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BERWICK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.342 N,0 37.119 W.

How deep is the BERWICK (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BERWICK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 54 42.342 N,0 37.119 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERWICK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BERWICK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the BERWICK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BERWICK (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 14, 1884.

When was the wreck of the BERWICK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BERWICK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the BERWICK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BERWICK (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BERWICK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BERWICK (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BERWICK (POSSIBLY)?

The BERWICK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 537 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERWICK (POSSIBLY)?

The BERWICK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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