Berwind Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Berwind Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 53.86 N,4 27.341 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.897667
  • Longitude: -4.455683
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERWIND
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 88.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2589
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 WK IN 475400N, 042800W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H6457/23 19.19.23 WK 36MTRS [19FMS] IN 475353N, 042723W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 23.5.84 WK 36MTRS IN 475355N, 042715W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). 22.2.88 WK 36MTRS IN 475355N, 042715W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SEABED SAND & GRAVEL. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574016). 12.5.88 SHOWN AS WK 36MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 18.5.00 SHOWN AS WK 36MTRS PA ON FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN]. NC 2819. SEP 2009/000006389 2.2.09 WK PD 36MTRS SHOWN IN 4753.860N, 0427.341W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7147 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1893 BY J BLUMBER & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY NEW YORK & PUERTO RICO SS CO. WAS TORPODOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (DODS). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U88' WHILST IN CONVOY. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the BERWIND wreck located?

The BERWIND wreck is located at coordinates 47 53.86 N,4 27.341 W.

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

The BERWIND lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 47 53.86 N,4 27.341 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERWIND?

The seabed around the BERWIND lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the BERWIND sink?

The BERWIND sank on Aug 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BERWIND discovered?

The wreck of the BERWIND was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BERWIND belong to?

The BERWIND belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the BERWIND?

The BERWIND had a tonnage of 2589 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERWIND?

The BERWIND is classified as a steam ship.

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