Budrie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Budrie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 55.616 N,3 18.693 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.926933
  • Longitude: -3.311550
Wreck Depth 3.5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BUDRIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Sonar Length 12
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 110
Tonnage 2252
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1915
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3875/26 SHOWN IN 585539N, 031836W WITH FUNNEL AND MASTS VISIBLE. LENGTH 285FT, LYING 120/300DEGS. BOWS NW. WAS CONCRETE BALLASTED. (SURVEY [C 8009/1]). SHOWN WITH OTHER BLOCK SHIPS ON CHART 2568. SHOWN WITH STERN DRYING AND AFTER MAST STILL STANDING. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY E5560/1, MAY 1939). 15.1.40 STERN DRYING 10FT, MAINMAST 93FT HIGH. (HMS FRANKLIN, SURVEY E5835/1). NOT SEEN ON OS LOAN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 6.75. PROBABLY AMONG THOSE WKS DISPERSED IN 1962. H3579/88 22.7.88 INS AS DWP, LEAST DEPTH 2.4MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, LYING 120/300 DEGS, CENTRED ON 585538.5N, 031835.5W. 2568. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 5.11.10 EXAM'D IN 5855.615N, 0318.694W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.50MTRS. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, SCAPA FLOW SURVEY, POST SDC REPROCESSING). NO SCOUR. PROBABLE WK REMAINS. AMEND WK 3.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2022/000015410 20.4.22 EXAM'D BY BDC; WRECK LOCATED IN 5855.614N, 0318.693W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 290/110DEGS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL SURVEY, 12.10.2019, BDC H525.2(lite). RETAIN DW 3.5MTRS. RSDRA2025000126343 08.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.7MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). RETAIN DW 3.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AS BLOCKSHIP.

General Comments

PROBABLE WRECK REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 55.616 N,3 18.693 W
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FAQ

Where is the BUDRIE wreck located?

The BUDRIE wreck is located at coordinates 58 55.616 N,3 18.693 W.

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

The BUDRIE lies at a depth of about 3.5 meters and is located at coordinates 58 55.616 N,3 18.693 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BUDRIE?

The seabed around the BUDRIE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BUDRIE sink?

The BUDRIE sank on Oct 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BUDRIE discovered?

The wreck of the BUDRIE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BUDRIE belong to?

The BUDRIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BUDRIE?

The BUDRIE had a tonnage of 2252 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUDRIE?

The BUDRIE is classified as a steam ship.

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