Stanburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stanburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.683 N,0 8.525 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.994717
  • Longitude: 0.142083
Wreck Depth 31.74 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANBURN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 111.7
Sonar Width 36.9
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 105
Tonnage 2881
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1940
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5084/77 18.3.80 EXAMINED 24.9.79 IN 535940N, 000839E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.6 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS. LYING 130/310DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED IN SAND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). BR STD. 5.8.94 KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE WRECK OF THE `BIG STACKS'. (S R WOOD, TELECON DTD 3.8.94). [NO DATE] WK [8977] PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'STANBURN'. HH100/351/18 8.4.02 POSN 5359.667N, 0008.530W [WGD]. VERY LARGE WRECK, STANDS HIGH OFF THE SANDY SEABED. THREE BOILERS AND ENGINE UPRIGHT. BOWS S. BELL RECOVERED WITH NAME 'HEBBURN'. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. HH100/351/20 5.9.03 VESSEL'S NAME CHANGED FROM HEBBURN TO STANBURN IN 1938. POSN GIVEN AS 5359.683N, 0008.437E [WGD] BY GPS. REPORTED BY S OLD, B WOOLFORD, D SMITH, B JOLLEY. (S OLD E-MAIL DTD 16.7.03) NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 5.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5359.683N, 0008.525 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.74MTRS, GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 111.7MTRS, WIDTH 36.9MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 105/285 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK CONSIDERABLY DEGRADED. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_8986). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-HEBBURN '38. BUILT IN 1924 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE STANHOPE SS CO (J A BILLMEIR & CO LTD, MANAGERS). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 359HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD. PASSAGE ZEEBRUGGE FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. BOMBED AND MACHINE GUNNED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 25 MEN LOST. (LLWW1 & SIBI). WAS IN CONVOY AT TIME OF LOSS. (S OLD).

General Comments

Wreck well degraded.

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FAQ

Where is the STANBURN wreck located?

The STANBURN wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.683 N,0 8.525 E.

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

The STANBURN lies at a depth of about 31.74 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.683 N,0 8.525 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STANBURN?

The seabed around the STANBURN lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the STANBURN sink?

The STANBURN sank on Jan 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STANBURN discovered?

The wreck of the STANBURN was discovered in 1980.

What country did the STANBURN belong to?

The STANBURN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STANBURN carrying?

The STANBURN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the STANBURN?

The STANBURN had a tonnage of 2881 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANBURN?

The STANBURN is classified as a steam ship.

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