Burnstone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Burnstone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 28.18 N,1 44.658 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.469667
  • Longitude: -1.744300
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 53 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
Sonar Length 105.3
Sonar Width 20.2
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 5
Tonnage 2340
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2007

Surveying Details

21.3.18 M14700 21.3.18 APPROXIMATE POSN 44M N OF FARNE ISLAND. (MASTER IDSA). 27.3.18 M15465 27.3.18 POSN 44M N FROM FARNE ISLAND. (BOT MASTER). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 562200N, 015900W. BA 2182B. 23.3.18 M07876 23.3.18 POSN 21M N FROM FARNE ISLAND. (AP REPORT GRANTON). H2905/62 14.8.62 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 20.9.07 HH091/152/01 & SEP 2007/000069355 20.9.07 EXAM'D 6.8.06 IN 5628.180N, 0144.658E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.4 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. MINOR SCOUR AT BOW. LENGTH 105.3MTRS, WIDTH 20.2MTRS, HT 8.6MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE, UPRIGHT AND MAINLY INTACT WK WITH BROKEN STERN. (GARDLINE, HI 1152). INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD. 15.1.09 15.1.09 WK LOCATED & DIVED, IDENTIFIED AS BURNSTONE, EX- KILSYTH. BELL RECOVERED. (I EASINGWOOD, E-MAIL DTD 13.1.09)

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)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN STERN, BOWS N, MINOR SCOUR AT BOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 28.18 N,1 44.658 W
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FAQ

Where is the BURNSTONE wreck located?

The BURNSTONE wreck is located at coordinates 56 28.18 N,1 44.658 W.

How deep is the BURNSTONE and where exactly is it located?

The BURNSTONE lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 56 28.18 N,1 44.658 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BURNSTONE?

The seabed around the BURNSTONE lies at approximately 53 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 2007.

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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