Buffalo (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Buffalo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 4.855 N,5 15.76 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.080917
- Longitude: -5.262667
|
| Wreck Depth |
54.6 m
|
| Water Depth |
69 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
47.9 m |
| Width |
6.7 m |
| Draught |
3.7 |
| Sonar Length |
66.06 |
| Sonar Width |
17.18 |
| Shadow Height |
14.08 |
| Orientation |
76 |
| Tonnage |
286 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 13, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
1,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
090.0,065.5,000.9,026 |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2021 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 22, 2021 |
Surveying Details
17.9.18 WK IN 550340N, 052035W APPROX OR 7M NW OF CORSEWALL PT. (CDR LARNE, AP REPORT MO14579). 18.8.53 INS NDW (PA) ON F6629 ONLY. 25.7.69 INS NDW (PA) ON NC'S 2724 & 2164. H3671/72 1.9.72 EXAM'D 15.7.72 IN 550450N, 051546W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 200FT. LIES 085/265 DEGS. SMALL HIGH SPOT IS POSSIBLE MAST. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). INS AS WK 32FMS [60MTRS]. BR STD. H3671/72 7.12.76 INS BY NM. - NM 73/77. H5982/82 10.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 550451N, 051607W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 8, [1982]. 3.12.07 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND WK 59MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000036782 28.6.17 EXAM'D 10.2.17 IN 5504.855N, 0515.759W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 56.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS, LENGTH 68.1MTRS, WIDTH 15.1MTRS, HEIGHT 13.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 81/261 DEGS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. MEDIUM SIZED WRECK IS UPRIGHT WITH LIST TO PORT. THE BOW IS INTACT IN GOOD CONDITION, THE AFT SECTION APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN OFF AT MIDSHIPS AND HAS BEEN PARTLY BURIED IN THE STERN. (MMT, HI1509). AMEND NDW 56MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2021/000322449 22.12.21 EXAM�D 16.5.21 IN 5504.855N, 0515.760W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 54.60TRS IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. LENGTH 66.06MTRS, WIDTH 17.18MTRS, HT 14.08MTRS. ORIENTATION 076/256 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 90.0MTRS, WIDTH 65.5MTRS, 0.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 026 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). LARGELY INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND NDW 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1866 BY THAMES IRONWORKS AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J.LITTLE & SONS WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-64 OFF CORSEWALL POINT WHILST ON PASSAGE AYR FOR DUNDALK. 10 LIVES LOST INCLUDING CAPTAIN. (LL WW1, DODS & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 4.855 N,5 15.76 W
Buffalo (Possibly) on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 4.855 N,5 15.76 W.
How deep is the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 54.6 meters and is located at coordinates 55 4.855 N,5 15.76 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.
When did the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) sink?
The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 13, 1918.
When was the wreck of the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.
What country did the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY)?
The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 286 tons.
What type of wreck is the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY)?
The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.