Burdwan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Burdwan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 8.93 N,11 59.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.148833
  • Longitude: 11.999167
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURDWAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 132.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 6069
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 35M S OF PANTELLERIA, [360900N 120000E APPROX]. (DODS & LLWW2). NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 947 OR FRENCH 4315. NCA, NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1928 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN S.S. CO. ON PASSAGE FROM GREENOCK & GIBRALTAR TO MALTA. WAS BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT & SEVERELY DAMAGED. LATER SCUTTLED BY BRITISH NAVY. CREW OF 125, INCLUDING 44 ARMY & NAVY PERSONNEL, THREE LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BURDWAN wreck located?

The BURDWAN wreck is located at coordinates 36 8.93 N,11 59.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BURDWAN?

The seabed around the BURDWAN lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the BURDWAN sink?

The BURDWAN sank on Jun 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BURDWAN discovered?

The wreck of the BURDWAN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BURDWAN belong to?

The BURDWAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BURDWAN?

The BURDWAN had a tonnage of 6069 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURDWAN?

The BURDWAN is classified as a steam ship.

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