Burry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Burry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.814 N,5 16.181 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.696900
  • Longitude: -5.269683
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BURRY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.9 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 3.6
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 326
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1889
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/14 30.11.98 HH100/351/14 30.11.98 DIVED IN 514148.5N, 051607W [OGB]. UP TO 3MTRS HIGH. LIES IN DEPTHS 3 TO 21MTRS. (D LEWIS, NOTES DTD 4/98). CLOSE TO CLIFFS. STS. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5141.834N, 0516.181W.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY W ALLSUP & SONS, PRESTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH WALES & LIVERPOOL SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LLANELLY FOR LIVERPOOL. STRANDED IN NNE FORCE 1. (SIBI).

General Comments

HT BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the BURRY wreck located?

The BURRY wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.814 N,5 16.181 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BURRY?

The seabed around the BURRY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BURRY sink?

The BURRY sank on May 21, 1889.

When was the wreck of the BURRY discovered?

The wreck of the BURRY was discovered in 1998.

What country did the BURRY belong to?

The BURRY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BURRY carrying?

The BURRY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BURRY?

The BURRY had a tonnage of 326 tons.

What type of wreck is the BURRY?

The BURRY is classified as a steam ship.

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