Birchwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Birchwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 36.883 N,5 24.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.614717
  • Longitude: -5.401117
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 80
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2756
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2000

Surveying Details

3.1.18 M 1129 3.1.18 POSN PA 522000N, 054200W. (SIO MIDDLEBOROUGH). INS ON CHARTS. 6.1.18 M 1119 6.1.18 SANK 25 MILES E OF BLACKWATER LTV. (APPROX) POSN 523830N, 052500W. (MORRIS CASTLE CG). 3.3.45 AUBD 319/94 3.3.45 AVERAGE SONAR CONTACT IN POSN 523500N, 052530W. HEIGHT 36FT. (ESCORT GROUP 5). H3058/53 18.5.53 H3058/53 18.5.53 INS AMEND TO NDWPA. 28.11.72 28.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28FMS. NE 1410. H1950/76 13.11.80 H1950/76 13.11.80 WK EXAM'D 23.5.80 IN 523653N, 052404W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.5 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 80MTRS. LYING NE/SW. STRONG MAGNETIC SIGNATURE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED IN STARBOARD SIDE OF ENGINE ROOM BY U 61.

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FAQ

Where is the BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 36.883 N,5 24.067 W.

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

The BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 52 36.883 N,5 24.067 W.

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

The seabed around the BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 3, 1918.

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

The wreck of the BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2756 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIRCHWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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