Bishop Burton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bishop burton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 53.4 N,1 24.195 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.890000
  • Longitude: -1.403250
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY)
Type stern trawler
Flag GB
Length 25.9 m
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 10
Tonnage 165
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1985
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0003.5,,004.3,270
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4147/82 20.2.85 SANK IN 565100N, 012700W [OGB]. (ABERDEEN MRCC, 29.1.85). INS AS INS USCPA 50MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2009/000041878 5.6.09 WK LOCATED IN 5653.398N, 0124.194W [WGD]. HT APPROX 7.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58.2MTRS. (MV L'ESPOIR, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HN FOR HI 1155). AMEND WK USC 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 EXAM'D 30.5.09 IN 5653.400N, 0124.195W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.10 IN GEN DEPTH 59.5MTRS. SCOUR 4.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 3.5MTRS TOWARDS 270 DEGS FROM W SIDE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). AMEND WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 AMEND WK 52MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1975 BY THE BEVERLY SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MIKE BURTON. 12 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 850 HP. REPD TAKING IN WATER IN ENGINE ROOM AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 53.4 N,1 24.195 W
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FAQ

Where is the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 53.4 N,1 24.195 W.

How deep is the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 56 53.4 N,1 24.195 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 29, 1985.

When was the wreck of the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY)?

The BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 165 tons.

What type of wreck is the BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY)?

The BISHOP BURTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a stern trawler.

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