Burtonia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Burtonia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22.905 N,1 54.914 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.381750
  • Longitude: 1.915233
Wreck Depth 23.97 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURTONIA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 54.3 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 54.6
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 8
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1972
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source research vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Surveying Details

1.12.72 LOCATED IN 522142N, 015424E USING DECCA. LYING ON SIDE 6MTRS PROUD OF BOTTOM. (RV CLIONE). H4658/71 21.12.72 EXAM'D IN 522253N, 015455E. SWEPT TO 73FT. BUOY REMOVED. (TH, TLX 30.11.71). INS AS SW 12FMS. - NM 59/73. 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 22MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 23.8.82 EXAM'D 17.2.82 IN 522253N, 015502E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.8 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 8.6MTRS, LENGTH 58.4MTRS, BEAM 5.1MTRS. LYING 010/190 DEGS, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS S. APPEARS INTACT WITH BOW BURIED IN SANDWAVE. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN NEW POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 19.7.17 EXAM'D 10.12.16 IN 5222.905N, 0154.914E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, LENGTH 54.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 008/188 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED IN A SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-JACOBA M. BUILT IN 1960. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRENT LIGHTERAGE CO. OIL ENGINE OF 450HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSSAGE GUNNESS FOR GHENT. CARGO LEAD CONCENTRATE. THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK WHEN BULK CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER. ONE MAN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 22.905 N,1 54.914 E.

How deep is the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.97 meters and is located at coordinates 52 22.905 N,1 54.914 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 30, 1972.

When was the wreck of the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURTONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The BURTONIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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