Buesten Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Buesten Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.145 N,3 24.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.352417
  • Longitude: -3.404450
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BUESTEN
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 118.3 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 120.6
Sonar Width 21.5
Shadow Height 13.5
Orientation 60
Tonnage 5187
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1941
Scour Dimensions 0700.0,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK 150DEGS, 4M FROM BERRY HEAD. (WW2SL). H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 502115N, 032430W. GIVES OFF OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). H2502/51 25.1.52 H2502/51 25.1.52 WK IN 502107N, 032405W. DEPTH OVER WK 20FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 50FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 20FMS. BR STD. H3112/68 4.3.68 H3112/68 4.3.68 REPORTED BY TO BE A TANKER. (D J DUNFORD, 26.3.68). NCA. 25.7.69 25.7.69 DEFINITELY A TANKER SPLIT IN TWO. (MR RICHARDS, TELECON 25.7.69). NCA. H3950/70 22.9.70 H3950/70 22.9.70 NOW CHARTED AS WK 36MTRS. NE 1613. H2396/77 10.3.77 H2396/77 10.3.77 WK IN 502101N, 032354W USING DECCA. ABOUT 400FT LONG. LYING WSW/ENE, BOWS E? LISTING AT LEAST 70DEGS, ALTHOUGH LITTLE DIVING TIME SPENT. BOWS MAY BE LESS. TWO SONAR TRACES CONSISTENT WITH WELL LISTING SHIP. IF BOWS ARE TO THE EASTWARD SHIP IS LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. FURTHER EXAMINATION DISCONTINUED ON ACCOUNT OF VESSELS SIZE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 120FT IN GEN DEPTH 165FT. RISE ABOUT 45FT. NOT MUCH SCOURING. SURVEY JUNE 1975 USING SONAR, E/S AND DIVERS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). BELIEVED TO BE 'BLEAMOOR'. NCA. H1283/79/143 31.8.79 H1283/79/143 31.8.79 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS 'BUESTON' FROM BELL. (J A COLEMAN, 20.6.79). NCA. H5982/82 4.2.83 H5982/82 4.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502108N, 032403W [OGB] USING DECCA ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2923/83 3.10.84 H2923/83 3.10.84 EXAM'D 30.5.84 IN 502107N, 032411W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36MTRS, FOUL AT 36.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.1 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 13MTRS, LENGTH 110.5MTRS. LYING 060/240DEGS, ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.4.13 30.4.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5021.145N, 0324.267W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.5 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 1000MTRS ALONG 037/217 DEGS. LENGTH 120.6MTRS, WIDTH 21.5MTRS, HT 13.5MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. INTACT, ON STBD SIDE WITH BOWS NE. SOME OF SUPERSTRUCTURE ON SEABED CLOSE S. POSSIBLE DAMAGE ON PORT SIDE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). RETAIN SW 36MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY TONSBERGS REDERI A/S. 3 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT, MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE BAYTOWN FOR SOUTHAMPTON. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, SET ON FIRE AND SUNK 4M FROM BERRY HEAD. 28 LIVES LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, BOWS SE, SCOUR RUNS 037/217 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the BUESTEN wreck located?

The BUESTEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.145 N,3 24.267 W.

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

The BUESTEN lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.145 N,3 24.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BUESTEN?

The seabed around the BUESTEN lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the BUESTEN sink?

The BUESTEN sank on Apr 9, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BUESTEN discovered?

The wreck of the BUESTEN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BUESTEN belong to?

The BUESTEN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BUESTEN carrying?

The BUESTEN was carrying oil,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the BUESTEN?

The BUESTEN had a tonnage of 5187 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUESTEN?

The BUESTEN is classified as a tanker.

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