Westburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Westburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.509 N,3 51.076 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.291817
  • Longitude: -3.851267
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTBURN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1975
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2112/75 29.3.76 REPD SINKING APPROX 16M SW OF ST BEES HEAD. (CG FORMBY). INS AS USCPA IN 541738N, 035356W. - NM 723/76. H1288/76 21.12.76 SUNK IN 541730N, 035100W. POSN BY DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 8.5 IN DEPTH 16 TO 18 FMS. (CUMBRIA MARINE SERVICES, 29.11.76). 4.10.78 AMEND TO USCPA 22MTRS. NC 1121. HH090/728/01 4.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. BELIEVED TO BE PREVIOUSLY LOCATED NEW WK [007901185]. (NP 1008, HI 728). IDENTITY TRANSFERRED TO QUOTED RECORD. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 1997

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION. (CG FORMBY). WIRE ROPE CAUGHT IN PROPELLER WHICH OPENED STERN GLAND CAUSING VESSEL TO SINK. (CUMBRIA MARINE SERVICES).

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FAQ

Where is the WESTBURN wreck located?

The WESTBURN wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.509 N,3 51.076 W.

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

The WESTBURN lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.509 N,3 51.076 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTBURN?

The seabed around the WESTBURN lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the WESTBURN sink?

The WESTBURN sank on Dec 17, 1975.

When was the wreck of the WESTBURN discovered?

The wreck of the WESTBURN was discovered in 1976.

What country did the WESTBURN belong to?

The WESTBURN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WESTBURN?

The WESTBURN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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