Busby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Busby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.431 N,5 39.609 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.173850
  • Longitude: -5.660150
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BUSBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 10.5
Shadow Height 4.27
Orientation 20
Tonnage 3276
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1884
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 14.12.09 SEP 2009/000188817 14.12.09 DIVED 17.6.05 IN 5010.430N, 0539.606W [WGD]. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE AND E/S. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. TWO BOILERS AND TWO DONKEY BOILERS, DRIVE SHAFT AND TUNNEL SIGHTED HALF BURIED IN SAND. RUDDER AND STEERING POST SEEN BUT NO QUADRANT. MAJORITY OF WK CUT DOWN TO 1MTR ABOVE SAND LEVEL WITH ONLY RIBS SHOWING. POSSIBLY 'BUSBY'. (G J LOCKETT, 29.11.09). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 11.2.10 SEP 2010/000023416 11.2.10 WK LOCATED IN 5010.432N, 0539.608W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.3 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 97MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, HN FOR HI 1157). AMEND WK 24MTRS. BR STD. 28.2.11 28.2.11 STANDS 3.5MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. CONFIRMED AS BUSBY. IDENTIFIED BY SERIAL NUMBER ON STEAM VALVE. (G J LOCKETT). 24.2.12 24.2.12 LOCATED 21.3.10 IN 5010.431N, 0539.609W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.43 IN GEN DEPTH 28.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 100.0MTRS, WIDTH 10.5MTRS, HT 4.27MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

16.7.84 BUILT IN 1894 BY ROPNER & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R ROPNER & CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT, MON, FOR CIVITAVECCHIA. RAN ASHORE WHILST STEAMING AT REDUCED SPEED IN THICK FOG ON SECOND VOYAGE. BOATS WERE SWUNG OUT. DISTRESS ROCKETS SIGHTED BY PENDEEN COASTGUARD AND 10 CREW WERE RECOVERED BY ROCKET LIFESAVING APPARATUS, THE OTHER 2 LANDING VIA THE PORT BOAT. REFLOATED 16.7.84 BUT PUMPS WERE UNABLE TO CONTAIN LEAKS AND VESSEL FOUNDERED IN 17FMS. (SIBI).

General Comments

WRECKAGE PART BURIED IN SANDY SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 10.431 N,5 39.609 W
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FAQ

Where is the BUSBY wreck located?

The BUSBY wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.431 N,5 39.609 W.

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

The BUSBY lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.431 N,5 39.609 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BUSBY?

The seabed around the BUSBY lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the BUSBY sink?

The BUSBY sank on Jun 24, 1884.

When was the wreck of the BUSBY discovered?

The wreck of the BUSBY was discovered in 2009.

What country did the BUSBY belong to?

The BUSBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BUSBY carrying?

The BUSBY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BUSBY?

The BUSBY had a tonnage of 3276 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUSBY?

The BUSBY is classified as a steam ship.

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