Woodburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Woodburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 47.501 N,4 22.566 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.791683
  • Longitude: -4.376100
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOODBURN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.4 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 93.4
Sonar Width 29.6
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 70
Tonnage 1788
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1883
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2005

Surveying Details

H1232/69 12.10.77 H1232/69 12.10.77 WK LOCATED 3.9.77 IN POSN BY DECCA. HEIGHT 3FMS IN GEN DEPTH 45FMS. (D J UREN). NCA YET. H4514/76 16.11.77 H4514/76 16.11.77 WK LOCATED 28.8.77 IN 494725N, 042230W [OGB] USING DECCA. OLD WK, BADLY DISINTEGRATED. HT 3FMS IN GEN DEPTH 41FMS. (T ALLEN). CHART AS USC 70.0MTRS. NC 442. H1270/75 9.10.79 H1270/75 9.10.79 LOCATED IN POSN BY DECCA. HEIGHT 17FT. (BOWEN, PLYMOUTH). H/ 19.8.83 19.8.83 DEFINITE WK IN 494744N, 042232W USING DECCA. (TELECON PUGH/CHESTERFIELD, 19.8.83). PRESUMED THIS WK. NCA. HH091/059/01 22.11.05 HH091/059/01 22.11.05 EXAM'D 28.9.04 IN 4947.501N, 0422.566W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.2 IN GEN DEPTH 77.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 93.4MTRS, WIDTH 29.6MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 5.9.08 5.9.08 DIVED 14.7.08. A BELL MARKED 'WOODBURN, 1874' WAS RECOVERED. WK IS VERY BROKEN DOWN BUT STILL UPRIGHT. (N R CHIPCHASE).

Circumstances of loss

1.8.83 BUILT IN 1874 BY PALMER'S CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACINTYRE BROS & CO. COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 140 NHP. PASSAGE MADRAS FOR LONDON. BROKE PROPELLER SHAFT ON 1.8.83, 12 MILES OFF CAPE ST VINCENT. WAS TOWED TO LISBON BY A PASSING SHIP. WAS RECOVERED TO ENGLAND BY S TUG RECOVERY BUT CAME INTO COLLISION WITH FRENCH LINER ST GERMAIN (3659 GT) AND SANK WITHIN 5 MINUTES. THE MASTER, 16 CREW AND 1 PASSENGER LOST. 11 RESCUED BY 'RECOVERY'. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL DEGRADED WK

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FAQ

Where is the WOODBURN wreck located?

The WOODBURN wreck is located at coordinates 49 47.501 N,4 22.566 W.

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

The WOODBURN lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 49 47.501 N,4 22.566 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WOODBURN?

The seabed around the WOODBURN lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the WOODBURN sink?

The WOODBURN sank on Aug 26, 1883.

When was the wreck of the WOODBURN discovered?

The wreck of the WOODBURN was discovered in 1977.

What country did the WOODBURN belong to?

The WOODBURN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WOODBURN?

The WOODBURN had a tonnage of 1788 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOODBURN?

The WOODBURN is classified as a steam ship.

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