Birtley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Birtley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14.679 N,0 8.438 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.244650
  • Longitude: -0.140633
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIRTLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1438
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 20, 2016

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 530600N, 011700E. (LLWW1). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW(1918)(PA) IN 541440N, 000820W. BA 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND NDWPA. NC 129. 5.12.74 AMENDED TO USCPA 28.0MTRS. NC 129. H2534/74 13.12.79 WRECK REPD IN 541443N, 000810W [OGB]. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL 1). NCA. H1270/81 17.5.85 AMENDED TO USCPA 35MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 15.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2016/00007250 19.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURNETT SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 167 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR THE TYNE. PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY UB-38, ACCORDING TO GERMAN RECORDS REVEALED AFTER THE WAR. 18 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BIRTLEY wreck located?

The BIRTLEY wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.679 N,0 8.438 W.

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

The BIRTLEY lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 14.679 N,0 8.438 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIRTLEY?

The seabed around the BIRTLEY lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the BIRTLEY sink?

The BIRTLEY sank on Jan 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BIRTLEY discovered?

The wreck of the BIRTLEY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BIRTLEY belong to?

The BIRTLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BIRTLEY carrying?

The BIRTLEY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BIRTLEY?

The BIRTLEY had a tonnage of 1438 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIRTLEY?

The BIRTLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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