Burma (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Burma (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.246 N,1 45.075 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.120767
  • Longitude: 1.751250
Wreck Depth 19.8 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURMA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Burma possibly located at coordinates 52 7.246 N, 1 45.075 E off the East Coast of England was originally reported in 1931 and examined by HMS Kellet using a wire sweep touching at 66 feet with a least echo sounder depth of 65 feet in a general depth of 71 feet. Subsequent hydrographic surveys in August 1994 and 2016 by Gardline failed to locate the obstruction, leading to it being classified as disproved and amended to dead with no further archaeological remains found.

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5 MILES N BY E 0.5E FROM SHIPWASH LTV. (WW1SL). 520700N, 014600E, APPROX. H3052/31 1931 EXAM'D IN 520713N, 014511E [OGB] USING HSA. SWEEP TOUCHED AT 66FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65FT IN GEN DEPTH 71FT. (HMS KELLETT, 1931). INS ON BA 102. HH090/616/01 6.1.95 EXAMINED 6.8.94. NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY SP AUSTIN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BENNETT SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 153 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARK LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GOOLE. MINED. 7 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 7.246 N,1 45.075 E
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FAQ

Where is the BURMA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BURMA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.246 N,1 45.075 E.

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

The BURMA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.8 meters and is located at coordinates 52 7.246 N,1 45.075 E.

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

The seabed around the BURMA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BURMA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BURMA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 23, 1916.

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

The wreck of the BURMA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BURMA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BURMA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BURMA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BURMA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BURMA (POSSIBLY)?

The BURMA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 706 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURMA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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