Burutu Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Burutu Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 3.176 N,7 49.154 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 45 m |
| Water Depth | 57 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BURUTU |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 19.8 m |
| Tonnage | 79 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 27, 1991 |
| Original Detection Year | 1991 |
| Last Detection Year | 2010 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH272/350/02 5.12.91 REPORTED TAKING WATER IN 580312N, 074906.5W [OGB] AND WITHOUT POWER. WAS ABANDONED 2 HOURS LATER AND SANK IN 200FT OF WATER. (LL 28 & 29.11.91). INS AS WK USC PA 45MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. SEP 2010/000178348 26.10.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. DISPROVED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1304). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 26, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
REPORTED TAKING IN WATER IN ENGINE ROOM. AN EMERGENCY PUMP FAILED TO STOP FLOODING AND SHE WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. LATER SANK.
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