Doris Burton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Doris burton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36.868 N,0 12.988 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.614467
  • Longitude: -0.216467
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag BRITISH
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 92
Tonnage 197
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1914
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2002

Surveying Details

H2534/74 30.1.80 BAD OBSTN IN 543648N, 001247W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL.1). H1310/81/14 1.7.81 WK IN 543648N, 001255W. POSN BY DECCA. (K HERRON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/554/01 29.1.93 EXAM'D 27.10.92 IN 543651.5N, 001253W [OGB] USING RANGE/RANGE HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60.1 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS, LENGTH 25MTRS, BREADTH 6MTRS. LIES 092/272 DEG. (NP 1008, HI 554). BR STD. 27.3.15 THIS IS AN OLD STEAM TRAWLER WITH THE STERN MISSING, APPARENTLY BLOWN OFF. PART OF MAKER'S PLATE RECOVERED. HIGHLY LIKELY TO BE S TRAWLER DORIS BURTON, SUNK 1914. (C RACEY, 26.3.15). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY HALL, RUSSELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R H DAVIDSON & CO, HARTLEPOOL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. CREW OF 8 LOST.

General Comments

STERN SECTION MISSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 36.868 N,0 12.988 W
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FAQ

Where is the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.868 N,0 12.988 W.

How deep is the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 54 36.868 N,0 12.988 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 21, 1914.

When was the wreck of the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) belonged to BRITISH.

What was the tonnage of the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY)?

The DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 197 tons.

What type of wreck is the DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY)?

The DORIS BURTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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