Rfa Birchol Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rfa birchol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 5.984 N,7 13.805 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.099733
  • Longitude: -7.230083
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA BIRCHOL
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 2407
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2001

Surveying Details

ON RU MELVICH 357 DEGREES 6.75 MILES FROM TRIG PT. (AUTHORITY & DATA NOT KNOWN). H7923/39 18.12.39 INS AS ST IN 570546N, 071344W. - NM 2843/39. 24.8.70 BEING OFFERED FOR TENDER. 9.10.70 SOLD TO ELLIOT & CO (DIVERS), HELENSBURGH. H3156/69 26.2.71 INVESTIGATED BY BOAT USING VISUAL & E/S. NO TRACE. ASSUMED DISPERSED. (HMS HECLA, HI53/70). DELETED. BR STD. H1286/75 19.8.75 WRECK BROKEN UP, REMAINS SCATTERED OVER LARGE AREA. EVIDENCE OF RECENT SALVAGE ATTEMPTS. (D SLOAN, LTR DTD 31.7.75). 28.10.76 NOT VISIBLE ON RAF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DATED 1971. (MS5 PHOT 28.10.76). H1309/75 7.8.84 POSN GIVEN AS 570600N, 071345W. ONLY A FEW PLATES AND PORTHOLE FOUND IN DEPTH OF ABOUT 7MTRS. MOST OF WK THOUGHT TO BE IN DEEPER WATER OFF RU MELVICK. (LT M J LAW, REME). H1310/85/9 6.3.85 DIVED ON IN 1984. BOWS OF WK LIE CLOSE INSHORE IN 3MTRS OF WATER AND THE STERN IS IN 14MTRS ON A SANDY BOTTOM. (P CAMILLA, 25.2.85).

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE.

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FAQ

Where is the RFA BIRCHOL wreck located?

The RFA BIRCHOL wreck is located at coordinates 57 5.984 N,7 13.805 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA BIRCHOL?

The seabed around the RFA BIRCHOL lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the RFA BIRCHOL sink?

The RFA BIRCHOL sank on Nov 29, 1939.

When was the wreck of the RFA BIRCHOL discovered?

The wreck of the RFA BIRCHOL was discovered in 1939.

What country did the RFA BIRCHOL belong to?

The RFA BIRCHOL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RFA BIRCHOL?

The RFA BIRCHOL had a tonnage of 2407 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA BIRCHOL?

The RFA BIRCHOL is classified as a military vessel.

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