Biruta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Biruta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.117 N,1 39.87 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.001950
  • Longitude: 1.664500
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIRUTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1733
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the vessel Biruta is located at coordinates 51 0.117 N, 1 39.87 E in the English Channel off the coast of France, approximately 8 miles northwest of Calais. Originally reported as a submerged wreck in 36 meters of water according to French wreck records, the charting status of this underwater obstruction has evolved over the decades, historically designated with various positional updates and notations such as dangerous wreck, non-dangerous wreck, position doubtful, and position approximate, before eventually being amended to dead on nautical charts.

Surveying Details

H7386 10.12.18 WK IN 510010N, 014000E IN 36METRES. (FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. H8203/19 POSN 8 MILES NW 0.75W FROM CALAIS. (LL WW1 & WW1SL). DEC 1922 AMEND TO DW. NE 1895. H2177/33 30.3.33 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 5525. BR STD. H6383/53 20.11.53 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 5094 [JULY 1953 EDN]. 10.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PD IN 510006N, 014000E. NC 1892. 9.12.77 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6681 [1977 EDN]. BR STD. SHOWN IN 1985 FR WK RECORDS, NO.21611039. 6.2.89 [OGB] POSN: 510005N, 013959E. NC 323. 18.11.99 NOT SHOWN ON NE 323. AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 8 MILES NW 0.75W FROM CALAIS WHILST EN ROUTE FROM CALAIS TO BARRY. 12 LIVES LOST INCLUDING MASTER. (LL WW1 & WW1SL). NOT SHOWN TO HAVE BEEN TORPEDOED IN DER KRIEG ZUR SEE. 12.3.76 LOST EN ROUTE FROM CALAIS TO BARRY. (R A LEE, LTR DTD 12.3.76). 14.1.77 MINED WITH LOSS OF ALL HANDS. (R A LEE, 14.1.77).

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FAQ

Where is the BIRUTA wreck located?

The BIRUTA wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.117 N,1 39.87 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIRUTA?

The seabed around the BIRUTA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the BIRUTA sink?

The BIRUTA sank on Aug 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BIRUTA discovered?

The wreck of the BIRUTA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BIRUTA belong to?

The BIRUTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BIRUTA carrying?

The BIRUTA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BIRUTA?

The BIRUTA had a tonnage of 1733 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIRUTA?

The BIRUTA is classified as a steam ship.

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