Burgerdijk (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Burgerdijk (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 38.887 N,6 40.302 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.648117
  • Longitude: -6.671700
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 104 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 55
Tonnage 6853
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2000

Surveying Details

H095/39 10.3.40 POSN GIVEN AS 493800N, 064000W AND LATER AS 493600N, 064000W. (WEST. APPS. LIST AND LETTER 3.3.40). 31.10.75 SHOWN AS USC PA 44FMS ON NE 2649. 19.1.77 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 80MTRS ON NC 2565. H3943/88 5.12.89 EXAM'D 7.8.89 IN 493851N, 064015W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS AND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95 IN GEN DEPTH 104MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS, LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. LARGE WK SITTING UPRIGHT AND ORIENTATED 055/235DEGS, WITH BOW SW. STERN SECTION APPEARS TO HAVE COLLAPSED. THE CONSIDERABLE SUPERSTRUCTURE FOR'D INDICATES THIS MAY BE THE WK OF A WARSHIP RATHER THAN A MERCHANT VESSEL. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). AMEND TO WK 95MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 2565.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 48. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, 1939-45).

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 38.887 N,6 40.302 W.

How deep is the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 49 38.887 N,6 40.302 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 104 meters deep.

When did the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) sink?

The BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY)?

The BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6853 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY)?

The BURGERDIJK (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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