Eskburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eskburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 10.868 N,1 25.73 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.181133
  • Longitude: 1.428833
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESKBURN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 26.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 90
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6391/19 SUNK IN APPROX 511050N, 012550E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. DEC 1922 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H3085/26 GIVES TONNAGE ETC. H2602/28 27.4.28 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4453/72 18.4.79 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC SONAR SEARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2019/000022679 25.6.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2011

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER COLLISION. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ROBERT W MILBURN OF WHITBY BUT ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE AT TIME OF SINKING.

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FAQ

Where is the ESKBURN wreck located?

The ESKBURN wreck is located at coordinates 51 10.868 N,1 25.73 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ESKBURN?

The seabed around the ESKBURN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ESKBURN sink?

The ESKBURN sank on Nov 30, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ESKBURN discovered?

The wreck of the ESKBURN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ESKBURN belong to?

The ESKBURN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ESKBURN?

The ESKBURN had a tonnage of 90 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESKBURN?

The ESKBURN is classified as a steam ship.