Burnstone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Burnstone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 21.994 N,1 59.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.366567
  • Longitude: -1.984950
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURNSTONE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93.3 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2340
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

M14700 21.3.18 APPROXIMATE POSN 44M N OF FARNE ISLAND. (MASTER IDSA). M15465 27.3.18 POSN 44M N FROM FARNE ISLAND. (BOT MASTER). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 562200N, 015900W. BA 2182B. M07876 23.3.18 POSN 21M N FROM FARNE ISLAND. (AP REPORT GRANTON). H4087/26 24.6.26 DELETE FROM 2182B. INS AS NDW PA (1918) IN 562200N, 015900W. BR STD. H2905/62 14.8.62 NO WRECK FOUND IN THIS POSITION. SEE WRECK [2992] FOUND IN 562025N, 020403W. (HMS SCOTT 1962). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE NDW PD. - NM 2748/62. HH091/152/01 16.6.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). NCA. 15.1.09 BURNSTONE, EX- KILSYTH, LOCATED & DIVED IN 5628.180N, 0144.658W. BELL RECOVERED. (I EASINGWOOD, E-MAIL DTD 13.1.09) SEE RECORD 70466.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KILSYTH, BUILT IN 1903 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 243NHP, TWO BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG. CO. LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDER BROS. PASSAGE FROM IMMINGHAM. TORPEDOED BY UB-62. 5 CREW LOST. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the BURNSTONE wreck located?

The BURNSTONE wreck is located at coordinates 56 21.994 N,1 59.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BURNSTONE?

The seabed around the BURNSTONE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the BURNSTONE sink?

The BURNSTONE sank on Mar 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BURNSTONE discovered?

The wreck of the BURNSTONE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BURNSTONE belong to?

The BURNSTONE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BURNSTONE carrying?

The BURNSTONE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BURNSTONE?

The BURNSTONE had a tonnage of 2340 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURNSTONE?

The BURNSTONE is classified as a steam ship.

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