Burnby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Burnby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 18.333 N,8 12.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.305550
  • Longitude: 8.202783
Water Depth 2400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURNBY
Type collier
Flag GB
Tonnage 3665
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2001

Surveying Details

31.8.72 SUNK 20M N OF C. FALCONE. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN 411820N, 081210E APPROX. NCA, POSN PLOTS IN 2400MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 22.2.01 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 14M NNW OF CAPE FALCON. (LLWW1). GIVES POSN 411100N, 080500E APPROX. NCA, PLOTS IN 1800MTRS, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM BARRY TO ALGIERS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-BOAT. MASTER TAKEN PRISONER. (WW1SL & LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BURNBY wreck located?

The BURNBY wreck is located at coordinates 41 18.333 N,8 12.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BURNBY?

The seabed around the BURNBY lies at approximately 2400 meters deep.

When did the BURNBY sink?

The BURNBY sank on Feb 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BURNBY discovered?

The wreck of the BURNBY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BURNBY belong to?

The BURNBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BURNBY carrying?

The BURNBY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BURNBY?

The BURNBY had a tonnage of 3665 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURNBY?

The BURNBY is classified as a collier.

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