Burbo Tower (Remains) Wreck

Field Value
Burbo tower (remains) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.352 N,3 17.412 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.505867
  • Longitude: -3.290200
Wreck Depth 7.9 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURBO TOWER (REMAINS)
Type Structure
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 12.11.53 12.11.53 SHOWN IN 533021N, 031719W ON (E9522/14L). INS DW BURBO TR (REMAINS) WITH G CON LT BUOY GP FL (3) G 9SEC RA REFL. NE 1951. H3347/58 16.3.59 H3347/58 16.3.59 NOW IN 533020N, 031721W. (MDHB K1720). RETAIN DW IN REVISED POSN. BUOY REMAINS. NC 1951. H4288/62 19.6.64 H4288/62 19.6.64 AMEND TO OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) WITH G CONL LT BUOY GP FL(3) G RA REFL. - NM1199/64. 16.4.73 16.4.73 DEPTH UNKNOWN. POSN 533020N, 031720W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 28.2.74 28.2.74 SHOWN AS OBSTN WITH WK BUOY 1.2C NW ON K3500 NO9. 8.5.78 8.5.78 SHOWN AS DW IN 533020N 031719W [OGB] ON K3500-K11. NCA. HH091/124/01 16.5.06 HH091/124/01 16.5.06 EXAM'D 28.1.06 IN 5330.3519N, 0317.4115W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.94 IN GEN DEPTH 9.09MTRS. NO SCOUR. HT 1.15MTRS. APPEARS AS 4 NARROW, UPRIGHT PILES SET IN A SQUARE FORMATION ABOUT 8MTRS APART. QUOTED POSN IS FOR THE SHOALEST AT THE SE CORNER OF THE SQUARE. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND OBSTN 7.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.UIH 4.3.09 SEP 2009/000015787 4.3.09 BUOY TEMP REMOVED. SURVEY IN DEC 2008 SHOWED REMAINING DEBRIS FIELD IS 200MTRS IN DIAMETER, STANDS UP TO 1.8MTRS HIGH WITH LEAST DEPTH 8.0MTRS. (MHDC NM 4/09). NCA. 11.9.09 SEP 2009/000119693 11.9.09 BUOY REMOVED. (MDH NM 17/09). - NM /09. 17.9.09 SEP 2009/000123363 17.9.09 EXAM'D BY M/B. NO DEFINITE STRUCTURE REMAINS BUT THERE IS EVIDENCE OF DEBRIS SCATTERED IN THE GENERAL AREA. THE SHOALEST POINT WAS ESTABLISHED AT 8MTRS BELOW CD. (PEEL PORTS, FORMBY & BURBO TOWERS BUOYAGE REVIEW DTD 18.12.09). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2009

General Comments

4 UPRIGHT PILES IN SQUARE FORMATION 8MTRS APART

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FAQ

Where is the BURBO TOWER (REMAINS) wreck located?

The BURBO TOWER (REMAINS) wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.352 N,3 17.412 W.

How deep is the BURBO TOWER (REMAINS) and where exactly is it located?

The BURBO TOWER (REMAINS) lies at a depth of about 7.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.352 N,3 17.412 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BURBO TOWER (REMAINS)?

The seabed around the BURBO TOWER (REMAINS) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BURBO TOWER (REMAINS) discovered?

The wreck of the BURBO TOWER (REMAINS) was discovered in 1953.

What type of wreck is the BURBO TOWER (REMAINS)?

The BURBO TOWER (REMAINS) is classified as a structure.

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