Buffalo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Buffalo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 4.855 N,5 15.76 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.080917
  • Longitude: -5.262667
Wreck Depth 54.6 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BUFFALO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 47.9 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 66.06
Sonar Width 17.18
Shadow Height 14.08
Orientation 76
Tonnage 286
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1918
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 090.0,065.5,000.9,026
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.9.18 WK IN 550340N, 052035W APPROX OR 7M NW OF CORSEWALL PT. (CDR LARNE, AP REPORT MO14579). 18.8.53 INS NDW (PA) ON F6629 ONLY. 25.7.69 INS NDW (PA) ON NC'S 2724 & 2164. H3671/72 1.9.72 EXAM'D 15.7.72 IN 550450N, 051546W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 200FT. LIES 085/265 DEGS. SMALL HIGH SPOT IS POSSIBLE MAST. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). INS AS WK 32FMS [60MTRS]. BR STD. H3671/72 7.12.76 INS BY NM. - NM 73/77. H5982/82 10.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 550451N, 051607W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 8, [1982]. 3.12.07 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND WK 59MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000036782 28.6.17 EXAM'D 10.2.17 IN 5504.855N, 0515.759W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 56.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS, LENGTH 68.1MTRS, WIDTH 15.1MTRS, HEIGHT 13.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 81/261 DEGS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. MEDIUM SIZED WRECK IS UPRIGHT WITH LIST TO PORT. THE BOW IS INTACT IN GOOD CONDITION, THE AFT SECTION APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN OFF AT MIDSHIPS AND HAS BEEN PARTLY BURIED IN THE STERN. (MMT, HI1509). AMEND NDW 56MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2021/000322449 22.12.21 EXAM�D 16.5.21 IN 5504.855N, 0515.760W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 54.60TRS IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. LENGTH 66.06MTRS, WIDTH 17.18MTRS, HT 14.08MTRS. ORIENTATION 076/256 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 90.0MTRS, WIDTH 65.5MTRS, 0.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 026 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). LARGELY INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND NDW 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1866 BY THAMES IRONWORKS AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J.LITTLE & SONS WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-64 OFF CORSEWALL POINT WHILST ON PASSAGE AYR FOR DUNDALK. 10 LIVES LOST INCLUDING CAPTAIN. (LL WW1, DODS & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 4.855 N,5 15.76 W.

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

The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 54.6 meters and is located at coordinates 55 4.855 N,5 15.76 W.

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

The seabed around the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 13, 1918.

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

The wreck of the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY)?

The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 286 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUFFALO (POSSIBLY)?

The BUFFALO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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