Where is the HMS BIRCH wreck located?

The HMS BIRCH wreck is located at coordinates 52 41.526 N,2 9.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BIRCH?

The seabed around the HMS BIRCH lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

The HMS BIRCH sank on Aug 23, 1916.

The wreck of the HMS BIRCH was discovered in 1916.

The HMS BIRCH had a tonnage of 215 tons.

The HMS BIRCH is classified as a trawler.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms birch Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	52 41.526 N,2 9.887 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 52.692100 Longitude: 2.164783
Water Depth	30 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	HMS BIRCH
Type	trawler
Flag	GB
Tonnage	215
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Aug 23, 1916
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1916
Last Detection Year	1969
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFFSHORE FROM GT YARMOUTH. (LLWW1, SIBI). NCA YET. H4282/26 INS AS NDW (PA) (1916) IN 524130N, 021000E. BA 1094. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOT FOUND IN GENERAL SONAR SEARCH OF AREA. NO EXTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/68). DELETE. NE 1504. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 524130N, 020950E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1954. [RECD 7.11.72]. NCA. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

BUILT IN 1912. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED IN 1914. (LLWW1, SIBI & SRN).

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