Stanburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Stanburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.382 N,0 4.312 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.989700
  • Longitude: 0.071867
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 31 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
Tonnage 2881
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0180/40 9.6.60 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 140DEGS, 10M FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD LIGHT OR 535922N, 000425E. (CUSTOMS, HULL, 30.1.40). - PFNM 384/40. H0286/40 2.7.40 INS AS DW (PA). - NM 1649/40. H0180/40 14.6.44 AMEND NDW IN 535922N, 000452E. BR STD. 10.4.72 AMEND WK USCPA 15MTRS. NC 1191. H5084/77 21.3.80 NOT FOUND. (SOISS, HI 64/79). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2016/000053291 26.10.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (MMT, HI 1473). NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2010

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. BOMBED AND MACHINE GUNNED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 25 MEN LOST. (LLWW1 & SIBI). IN CONVOY AT TIME OF LOSS. (S OLD).

General Comments

WK ID [8985] close SE.

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FAQ

Where is the STANBURN wreck located?

The STANBURN wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.382 N,0 4.312 E.

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

The STANBURN lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.382 N,0 4.312 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STANBURN?

The seabed around the STANBURN lies at approximately 31 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 1940.

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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