Longbird Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Longbird Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 6.599 N,1 13.439 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.109983
  • Longitude: -1.223983
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONGBIRD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 20
Tonnage 636
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1943
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,065.6,
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2007

Surveying Details

FOUNDERED 10 MILES NE OF TYNE N PIER LT. (R YOUNG). H1657/62 11.5.62 LOCATED IN 550639N, 011308W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 186 FT IN GEN DEPTH 213 FT. LITTLE OR NO SCOUR. (HMS SHACKLETON, MARCH 1962). INS AS WK 31FMS. BR STD. 17.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 56MTRS. NC 152. 3.12.75 AMENDED TO WK 55MTRS. NC 152. (CHANGE OF DATUM). HH090/796/01 8.1.99 EXAM'D 22.7.98 IN 5506.599N, 0113.439W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.3 IN GEN DEPT 64MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 65.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. RELATIVELY INTACT WITH VISIBLE SUPERSTRUCTURE. APPEARS TO BE ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 796). RETAIN AS WK 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KILMUCKRIDGE, EX-NEWTON BAY. BUILT IN 1919 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W A WILSON, NASSAU (ANTONY & BAINBRIDGE, MANAGER). ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDER. 13 KNOTS. PASSAGE RIVER CLYDE FOR HULL. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS BELTOY (1544 GT) 10 MILES NE OF TYNE N PIER LT. (R YOUNG & SIBI).

General Comments

VIRTUALLY INTACT. PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE.

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FAQ

Where is the LONGBIRD wreck located?

The LONGBIRD wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.599 N,1 13.439 W.

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

The LONGBIRD lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 55 6.599 N,1 13.439 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LONGBIRD?

The seabed around the LONGBIRD lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the LONGBIRD sink?

The LONGBIRD sank on Jan 16, 1943.

When was the wreck of the LONGBIRD discovered?

The wreck of the LONGBIRD was discovered in 1962.

What country did the LONGBIRD belong to?

The LONGBIRD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONGBIRD carrying?

The LONGBIRD was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the LONGBIRD?

The LONGBIRD had a tonnage of 636 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONGBIRD?

The LONGBIRD is classified as a steam ship.

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