Bibury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bibury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 0 N,25 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.000000
  • Longitude: -25.000000
Water Depth 4800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIBURY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.4 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4616
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.2.78 VERY APPROX POSN 120000N, 250000W. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY R DUNCAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAPPER, ALEXANDER & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 489NNP. SUNK BY A GERMAN RAIDER SOME HUNDREDS OF MILES W OF BISSAO, W AFRICA. 39 KILLED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BIBURY wreck located?

The BIBURY wreck is located at coordinates 12 0 N,25 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIBURY?

The seabed around the BIBURY lies at approximately 4800 meters deep.

When did the BIBURY sink?

The BIBURY sank on Sep 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BIBURY discovered?

The wreck of the BIBURY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BIBURY belong to?

The BIBURY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BIBURY?

The BIBURY had a tonnage of 4616 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIBURY?

The BIBURY is classified as a steam ship.

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