Burgos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Burgos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.891 N,1 8.066 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.298183
  • Longitude: 1.134433
Wreck Depth 16.05 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURGOS
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 94.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 83.2
Sonar Width 75.8
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 87
Tonnage 3220
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1940
Scour Dimensions 049.0,,000.2,048.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SUNK IN 531800N, 010900E, APPROX. (WW2SL & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H0358/40 8.4.40 PFNM902/40 ISSUED. (HMS PELICAN). H0259/40 14.5.40 INS DW IN 531800N, 010900E. - NM 1179/40 & NM 816/41. H0259/40 24.6.41 WK, LYING ON EVEN KEEL, IN 531747N, 010814E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26 IN GEN DEPTH 63FT. SWEPT FOUL AT 16FT. LIES 290/110 DEG. (HMS FRANKLIN, 4.6.41). AMEND POSN. - NM 1415/41. H0259/40 19.12.49 OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 63FT. LOCATED IN 531747N, 010814E USING DECCA. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 28.10.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2603/49. H332/62 4.2.63 H4729/62 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA YET. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 14MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/565/01 4.12.92 EXAM'D 1.10.92 IN 531752.1N, 010810.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.8, FOUL AT 16.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTH 18.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS. AREA OF LARGE BROKEN DEBRIS ORIENTATED 090/270 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 565). - NM 45/93. SEP 2018/000212985 7.9.18 EXAM'D 24.3.18 IN 5317.891N, 0108.066W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 16.05MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 83.2MTRS, WIDTH 75.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 087/267 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 49MTRS, 0.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 048 DEGS. BROKEN DEBRIS.(GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-BRABANT. BUILT IN 1920 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, OSLO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S GANGER ROLF. TWO S TURBINES. MACHINERY BY SVENSKA TURBINFABRIKS A/B, FINSPONG. PASSAGE BERGEN AND THE TYNE FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO. MINED.

General Comments

AREA OF LARGE, BROKEN DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 17.891 N,1 8.066 E
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FAQ

Where is the BURGOS wreck located?

The BURGOS wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.891 N,1 8.066 E.

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

The BURGOS lies at a depth of about 16.05 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.891 N,1 8.066 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BURGOS?

The seabed around the BURGOS lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the BURGOS sink?

The BURGOS sank on Mar 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BURGOS discovered?

The wreck of the BURGOS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BURGOS belong to?

The BURGOS belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BURGOS carrying?

The BURGOS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BURGOS?

The BURGOS had a tonnage of 3220 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURGOS?

The BURGOS is classified as a steam ship.

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