Burma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Burma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.529 N,1 45.142 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.142150
  • Longitude: 1.752367
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 706
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1916
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details DETAILS AS FOR DULCIE IN 520830N, 014515E. SEE [10292]. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/616/01 6.1.95 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY SP AUSTIN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BENNETT SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 153 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARK LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GOOLE. MINED. 7 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BURMA wreck located?

The BURMA wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.529 N,1 45.142 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BURMA?

The seabed around the BURMA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the BURMA sink?

The BURMA sank on Jun 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BURMA discovered?

The wreck of the BURMA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BURMA belong to?

The BURMA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BURMA?

The BURMA had a tonnage of 706 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURMA?

The BURMA is classified as a steam ship.

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