Birchgrove Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Birchgrove Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 37.94 N,3 45.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.632333
  • Longitude: -3.751333
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIRCHGROVE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2821
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

M80175 SANK IN 473800N, 034500W OR 287DEGS, 10M FROM ILE DE GROIX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1271/81 1.7.81 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 473800N, 034505W ON FR 5479 [1981 EDN]. CHART AS NDW PD IN 473800N, 034500W. R/P. 8.9.83 NOT LISTED IN FR WRECK RECORDS 1976. 29.7.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 45MTRS ON FR 7031 [1986 EDN]. G/S. 31.8.88 WK USC 45MTRS IN 473800N, 0034500W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 5M [=PD]. GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573183).

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK WITHOUT WARNING BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1 SL). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM PENARTH TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BIRCHGROVE wreck located?

The BIRCHGROVE wreck is located at coordinates 47 37.94 N,3 45.08 W.

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

The BIRCHGROVE lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 47 37.94 N,3 45.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIRCHGROVE?

The seabed around the BIRCHGROVE lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the BIRCHGROVE sink?

The BIRCHGROVE sank on Dec 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BIRCHGROVE discovered?

The wreck of the BIRCHGROVE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BIRCHGROVE belong to?

The BIRCHGROVE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BIRCHGROVE carrying?

The BIRCHGROVE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BIRCHGROVE?

The BIRCHGROVE had a tonnage of 2821 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIRCHGROVE?

The BIRCHGROVE is classified as a steam ship.

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