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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 10, 2022 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
15.9.41 STRUCK A MINE ON 15.9.41. SANK ON 16.9.41. WAS ON PASSAGE LONDON TO TYNE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 3.522 N,1 17.183 E
Birtley on Wreck Map
Birtley Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
Remains of broken wreckage, two distinct features