Birtley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Birtley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 3.522 N,1 17.183 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.058700
  • Longitude: 1.286383
Wreck Depth 17.485 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIRTLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 58.48
Sonar Width 15.41
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 1
Tonnage 2873
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1941
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 049.5,052.1,000.8,087
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H03213/41 5.12.41 SUNK IN 530331N, 011711E. LIES UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 11.5FMS ON HEADING 350 DEG. 1 MAST SHOWS 14FT AT MHWS. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 16.9.41). INS AS DW. - NM 2883/41. H03213/41 22.6.43 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 1FT. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 1234/43. H03213/41 7.8.48 LOCATED IN 530328N, 011717E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948 - POST DISPERSAL SURVEY). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 1751/48. 11.5.72 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 106. 29.11.77 AMEND TO SW 14.3MTRS. NE 106. HH090/561/01 4.1.93 EXAM'D 20.9.92 IN 530329.3N, 011717.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.6, FOUL AT 18.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.9 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. (SEATEAM, HI 561). ACCEPT E/S DEPTH. AMEND TO WK 17.9MTRS. - NM 263/93. SEP 2020/000083299 11.1.21 EXAM'D 14.04.20; IN 5303.522N, 0117.183E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 17.48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 58.48MTRS, WIDTH 15.41MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 001/181 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 49.55MTRS, WIDTH 52.1MTRS, 0.78MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 087 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-9214). AMEND DW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2022

Circumstances of loss

15.9.41 STRUCK A MINE ON 15.9.41. SANK ON 16.9.41. WAS ON PASSAGE LONDON TO TYNE.

General Comments

Remains of broken wreckage, two distinct features

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FAQ

Where is the BIRTLEY wreck located?

The BIRTLEY wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.522 N,1 17.183 E.

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

The BIRTLEY lies at a depth of about 17.485 meters and is located at coordinates 53 3.522 N,1 17.183 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIRTLEY?

The seabed around the BIRTLEY lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BIRTLEY sink?

The BIRTLEY sank on Sep 16, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BIRTLEY discovered?

The wreck of the BIRTLEY was discovered in 1941.

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 2873 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIRTLEY?

The BIRTLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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