Silverburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Silverburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 3.575 N,1 57.91 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.059583
  • Longitude: -1.965167
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVERBURN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 46
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 5
Tonnage 284
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.6.17 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 570400N, 015700W. INS AS NDW (OLD SYMBOL). H4087/26 24.6.26 DELETE WRECK FROM 2182B AND INSERT NDWPA (1917) ON 1407. 7.2.57 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1409. 6.11.72 AMEND TO WK USCPA 20FMS. NE 1407. 8.3.73 AMEND TO WK USCPA 36MTRS. NC 210. 12.9.80 AMEND TO WK USCPA 50MTRS. NE 210. HH091/155/01 1.3.10 SEP 2010/000097684 EXAM'D 14.8.10 IN 5703.575N, 0157.910W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.87 IN GEN DEPTH 58.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). PROBABLY UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2010

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR PETERHEAD. (LL WW1).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the SILVERBURN wreck located?

The SILVERBURN wreck is located at coordinates 57 3.575 N,1 57.91 W.

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

The SILVERBURN lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 57 3.575 N,1 57.91 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVERBURN?

The seabed around the SILVERBURN lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the SILVERBURN sink?

The SILVERBURN sank on Jun 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SILVERBURN discovered?

The wreck of the SILVERBURN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SILVERBURN belong to?

The SILVERBURN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SILVERBURN carrying?

The SILVERBURN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SILVERBURN?

The SILVERBURN had a tonnage of 284 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVERBURN?

The SILVERBURN is classified as a steam ship.

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