Berwind Wreck

Field Value
Berwind Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 5.159 N,59 36.66 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.085983
  • Longitude: -59.611000
Wreck Depth 1.6 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERWIND
Type tug
Sonar Length 38
Orientation 152
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2011

Surveying Details

H3713/19 WK CABLES, 353DEGS, 70YDS FROM NEEDHAMS PT LTHO. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) INS AS WK (1919) IN 130500N, 593648W. H729/27 1.2.27 AMEND TO WK 0.75FMS CLOSE E OF FORMER POSN. (HMS CALCUTTA). BR STD. H3980/36 23.3.37 AMEND TO DW WITH BN OVER. (HMS CHALLENGER). BR STD. H7568/47 24.11.47 G SPH BUOY LIES CLOSE W OF WK. BN DELETED. (HMS PORLOCK BAY). - NM 3069/47. H2493/72 19.9.72 WK LIES 75FT N OF CHARTED POSN. (US NM 2895/72). NCA. H2493/72 5.11.80 EXAM'D 11.4.80 IN 130505.3N, 593643.6W [NAS] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS. LYING WITH SLIGHT PORT LIST ON HEADING 152DEG. THE BUOY HAS BEEN REMOVED & WILL NOT BE REPLACED. (HMS HECATE, HI 24/80). AMEND WK 0.4FMS & DELETE BUOY. - NM 2638/80. 15.11.05 [WGD] POSN: 1305.138N, 5936.687W. NE 502. SEP 2011/000097555 24.6.11 NOT SHOWN ON BARBADOS PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY DTD 1.11.09. 3 OBJECTS APPEAR IN 3-D VIEW. ASSUMED THAT DEBRIS REMAINS. AMEND OBSTN 1.6MTRS IN 1305.159N, 5936.660W [WGD] WITH OBSTN 2.1MTRS IN 1305.150N, 5936.700W AND EXTEND DANGER LINE S TO INCLUDE 1305.139N, 5936.678W. NE 502.

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FAQ

Where is the BERWIND wreck located?

The BERWIND wreck is located at coordinates 13 5.159 N,59 36.66 W.

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

The BERWIND lies at a depth of about 1.6 meters and is located at coordinates 13 5.159 N,59 36.66 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERWIND?

The seabed around the BERWIND lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BERWIND discovered?

The wreck of the BERWIND was discovered in 1919.

What type of wreck is the BERWIND?

The BERWIND is classified as a tug.

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