Blessing Of Burntisland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Blessing of burntisland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 2.403 N,3 14.941 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.040050
  • Longitude: -3.249017
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1633
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH264/440/06 25.2.99 AREA WITHIN 100MTRS RADIUS OF 5602.407N, 0314.856W [OGB] DESIGNATED A RESTRICTED AREA. NOTED AS CINC FROM DRAFT DESIGNATION ORDER DTD 2.12.99. (SI 186/99 DTD 22.2.99). INS AS REST'D AREA, WK NOT CHARTED. - NM 1173/99. 31.3.99 ARTICLE REGARDING DISCOVERY OF WRECK. (DIVER MAGAZINE MAR '99). HH264/440/06 14.4.99 ORIGINAL DESIGNATED POSITION WAS REFERRED TO [WGD]. (HISTORIC SCOTLAND, LTR DTD 6.4.99). AMEND POSN TO 5602.411N, 0314.771W [OGB]. - NM 1767/99. HH264/440/07 21.3.00 ORIGINAL DESIGNATED POSN WAS, IN FACT, REFERRED TO [OGB]. (THE CROWN ESTATE, FAX DTD 2.3.00). AMEND POSN. - NM 1632/00. 4.7.02 [EUT] POSN: 5602.403N, 0314.941W. CINC DELETED, PUBLISHED IN DIVER. NE 735. SEP 2013/000209893 20.9.13 DESIGNATION REVOKED FROM 1.11.13 UNDER MARINE (SCOTLAND) ACT 2010. (P ROBERTSON, HISTORIC SCOTLAND, LTR DTD 17.9.13). DELETE REST'D AREA (WK NOT CHARTED). - NM 4816/13.
Last Amended Date Sep 26, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE CARRYING CHARLES THE FIRST'S PERSONAL EFFECTS. SUNK BY A SQUALL, WAS RETURNING TO ENGLAND AFTER CHARLES 1ST CORONATION TOUR OF SCOTLAND. (DIVER MAGAZINE MAR '99).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 2.403 N,3 14.941 W
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FAQ

Where is the BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND wreck located?

The BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 56 2.403 N,3 14.941 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND?

The seabed around the BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND sink?

The BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND sank on Jan 1, 1633.

When was the wreck of the BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND was discovered in 1999.

What country did the BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND belong to?

The BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND?

The BLESSING OF BURNTISLAND is classified as a sailing vessel.

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