Breitenburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Breitenburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.686 N,0 3.214 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.528100
  • Longitude: 0.053567
Wreck Depth 0.5 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BREITENBURG
Type motor vessel
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 422
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5970/69 27.10.78 H5970/69 27.10.78 BEACHED 218DEG, 3.8M FROM SPURN HIGH LT. MARKED BY R LT FLOAT, QKFLR 1.5C N. (BTDB HUMBER, LTR DTD 5.9.78). SALVAGE OPS TO COMMENCE 22.9.78. (LL, 26.9.78). SALVAGE ATTEMPTS UNSUCCESSFUL SO FAR. FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO BE MADE. (LL, 24.10.78). H5970/69 9.11.78 H5970/69 9.11.78 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS CONTINUE BUT LIKELY TO LAST UP TO 4 MONTHS. WK NOW AWASH AT HW. (BTDB HUMBER, TELECON 9.11.78). - NM 2782(T)/78. 15.11.78 15.11.78 FURTHER SALVAGE ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL AS WEIGHT OF SILT & REMAINING CARGO WILL NOT PERMIT VESSEL TO BE RIGHTED. HEAVIER EQUIPMENT BEING ARRANGED. (LL, 15.11.78). H5970/69 5.12.78 H5970/69 5.12.78 STILL STRANDED & SUBMERGED AT HIGH TIDE. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. NOW OWNED BY A SCRAP MERCHANT. (LL, 1.12.78). H5970/69 27.3.79 H5970/69 27.3.79 BREAKING UP & SINKING INTO SAND. NOT CLEAR WHETHER DEMOLITION WILL EVER TAKE PLACE. (LL, 20.3.79). ADVISED NOW TO TAKE PERMANENT NM ACTION. (BTDB HUMBER, TELECON 27.3.79). - NM 865/79. H5970/69 11.12.79 H5970/69 11.12.79 DEMOLITION TO COMMENCE 5.12.79. (BTDB HUMBER 87/79). H5970/69 4.3.80 H5970/69 4.3.80 R CAN BUOY, QR SUBSTITUTED FOR LT FLOAT. (BTDB HUMBER NM H18/80). - NM 605/80. H5970/69 12.10.81 H5970/69 12.10.81 DISPERSAL OPS TO COMMENCE 12.10.81 USING EXPLOSIVES. (BTDB HUMBER, NM 73/81). H5970/69 28.1.83 H5970/69 28.1.83 DEMOLITION COMPLETE, REDUCED TO 0.5MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (HUMBER NM 16/83). BR STD. 11.8.89 11.8.89 WK 0.5MTR SHOWN IN 533140.1N, 000319E ON HUMBER 13/3. NE 1188.
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 1989

Circumstances of loss

ARRIVED OFF HUMBER IN SINKING CONDITION & WAS BEACHED TO PREVENT COMPLETE LOSS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.686 N,0 3.214 E
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FAQ

Where is the BREITENBURG wreck located?

The BREITENBURG wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.686 N,0 3.214 E.

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

The BREITENBURG lies at a depth of about 0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.686 N,0 3.214 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BREITENBURG?

The seabed around the BREITENBURG lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the BREITENBURG sink?

The BREITENBURG sank on Sep 2, 1978.

When was the wreck of the BREITENBURG discovered?

The wreck of the BREITENBURG was discovered in 1978.

What cargo was the BREITENBURG carrying?

The BREITENBURG was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BREITENBURG?

The BREITENBURG had a tonnage of 422 tons.

What type of wreck is the BREITENBURG?

The BREITENBURG is classified as a motor vessel.

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