Burdica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status 411
Burdica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 35.1 N,1 47.14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.585000
  • Longitude: 1.785667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURDICA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 7.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2025

Surveying Details

SEP 2008/000078147 23.9.08 SUNK IN 5235.1N, 0147.14E [WGD]. POSN FROM LIFEBOAT WHICH WAS ON SCENE AT TIME OF SINKING. MAST HT 5-6 MTRS. (YARMOUTH CG, EMAIL DTD 21.9.08). NO POLLUTION NOTED, MINOR DEBRIS SEEN. CONSIDERED LIKELY TO MOVE WITH STRONG SPRING TIDES. (YARMOUTH CG, TELECON 23.9.08). QUOTED POSN ON EDGE OF CORTON BANK, CLEAR OF CHANNEL. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 20.10.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 2.5MTRS. (MMT, HI 1367). MAY BE COVERED. AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2014/000142852 1.12.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1458). NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 15.4.18 OUTSIDE SURVEY LIMITS. (EGS, HI 1545). NFA. SEP 2022/000001994 11.1.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1737). NFA. SEP 2022/000292102 22.11.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). NO INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.(MCA,HI1761). NFA. RSDRA2024000010781 15.01.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1828). NFA. RSDRA2024000304323 05.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). MOBILE SEABED, BURIED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1857). AMEND BURIED.

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the BURDICA wreck located?

The BURDICA wreck is located at coordinates 52 35.1 N,1 47.14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BURDICA?

The seabed around the BURDICA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BURDICA sink?

The BURDICA sank on Sep 21, 2008.

When was the wreck of the BURDICA discovered?

The wreck of the BURDICA was discovered in 2008.

What country did the BURDICA belong to?

The BURDICA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BURDICA?

The BURDICA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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