Burbo & Tongue Bns (Remains) (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Burbo & tongue bns (remains) (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 35.13 N,3 41.943 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.585500
  • Longitude: -3.699050
Wreck Depth 28.5 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY)
Type Beacon
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 3.12.87 H3838/86 3.12.87 WK, LEAST DEPTH 29.3 IN GEN DEPTH 47.5MTRS, IN 533508N, 034157W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 29.11.87). NCA. H3838/86 19.5.88 H3838/86 19.5.88 EXAM'D 26.11.87 IN 533508N, 034157W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.3 IN GEN DEPTH 37.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - VERT HT 8.2MTRS, SHADOW HT 5.7MTRS. ACCEPT LEAST E/S DEPTH. ALSO REMAINS OF SECOND BN (?POSSIBLY TONGUE BN), LEAST DEPTH 28.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS, LOCATED IN 533505N, 034147W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). INS AS WKS 28.5MTRS IN 533507N, 034152W. - NM 1791/88. 14.12.01 14.12.01 SEPARATE RECORDS CREATED FOR EACH ITEM. AMEND TO OBSTN 28.5 IN 533505N, 034147W. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2001

Circumstances of loss

DEMOLISHED BEACONS DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.13 N,3 41.943 W
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FAQ

Where is the BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.13 N,3 41.943 W.

How deep is the BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.13 N,3 41.943 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY)?

The BURBO & TONGUE BNS (REMAINS) (POSSIBLY) is classified as a beacon.