Burnhope (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status lifted
Burnhope (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.008 N,1 10.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.683467
  • Longitude: -1.168300
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURNHOPE (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1941
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1929
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H5274/28 29.8.28 SINKING POSN OF 544100N, 011000W GIVEN AS APPROX E OF LONGSCAR BUOY, TEES BAY. MARKED AS 'WRECK 1916' AND MARKED BY WRECK BUOY AND TO BE REMOVED. (HARTLEPOOL NM 24.8.29). - NM 1341(T)/28. H5274/28 13.2.29 WK DISPERSED, BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HARTLEPOOL NM 3.7.29). NM 1341(T)/28 CANCELLED. AMENDED TO LIFT. H5274/28 18.9.28 'WRECK 1916' WAS EVENTUALLY FOUND TO BE THAT OF THE SS 'BURNHOPE', SEE [5619], WHICH SANK DEC 1916. VESSEL HAD BEEN LYING FOR MANY YEARS AND HAD SUNK DEEPLY INTO SAND, SO STILL PARTS EMBEDDED IN SAND BELOW 6 FATHOMS LINE. SUGGEST TO LEAVE WK MARKED AS 'WRECK 1916'. (J GOLDMAN, HARTLEPOOL PORT AND HARBOUR COMMISSION LTR, DTD 17.9.28). NCA. SEP 2018/000017129 18.7.18 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURNETT SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 200HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. MINED. CREW RECOVERED, BUT MASTER DIED OF HEART ATTACK AFTER BEING RESCUED. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

SEE [5619]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 41.008 N,1 10.098 W
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FAQ

Where is the BURNHOPE (PART OF) wreck located?

The BURNHOPE (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.008 N,1 10.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BURNHOPE (PART OF)?

The seabed around the BURNHOPE (PART OF) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BURNHOPE (PART OF) sink?

The BURNHOPE (PART OF) sank on Dec 14, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BURNHOPE (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the BURNHOPE (PART OF) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BURNHOPE (PART OF) belong to?

The BURNHOPE (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BURNHOPE (PART OF) carrying?

The BURNHOPE (PART OF) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BURNHOPE (PART OF)?

The BURNHOPE (PART OF) had a tonnage of 1941 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURNHOPE (PART OF)?

The BURNHOPE (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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