Westburn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Westburn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.402 N,3 54.053 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.290033
  • Longitude: -3.900883
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTBURN (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 31
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 2
Tonnage 38
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1975
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2022

Surveying Details

H2112/75 29.3.76 REPD SINKING APPROX 16M SW OF ST BEES HEAD. (CG FORMBY). INS AS USC PA 2FMS IN 541738N, 035356W. - NM 723/76. H1288/76 21.12.76 SANK IN 541730N, 035100W. POSN BY DECCA. GEN DEPTH OF 16-18FMS. (CUMBRIA MARINE SERVICES, 29.11.76). AMEND POSN. R/P. 4.10.76 AMENDED TO USC PA 22MTRS. NC 1121. HH090/728/01 24.9.97 EXAM'D 7.8.97 IN 541724.1N, 035403.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 28.0, FOUL 28.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.4 IN GEN DEPTH 32.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 002/182DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 728). APPEARS TO BE AN AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE WITH ONE MAIN PART. INS AS SW 28.0MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2022/000162611 01.06.20 EXAM'D BY BDC 01.06.20 IN 5417.4036N, 0354.054W [WGD]. WK NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATA, SCOUR IS EVIDENT AT 32M. (CROGGS LTD SURVEY, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMEND NDW 32.0M

Circumstances of loss

WIRE ROPE CAUGHT IN PROPELLOR WHICH OPENED STERN GLAND CAUSING THE VESSEL TO SINK. WAS ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION SOME 16M SW OF ST BEES HEAD. BUILT AT FRAZERBOROUGH IN 1947. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W J CAMPBELL OF KILKEEL. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 17.402 N,3 54.053 W
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FAQ

Where is the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.402 N,3 54.053 W.

How deep is the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.402 N,3 54.053 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 17, 1975.

When was the wreck of the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY)?

The WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 38 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTBURN (POSSIBLY)?

The WESTBURN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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