William D Burnham (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William d burnham (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 46.117 N,1 14.813 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.768617
  • Longitude: -1.246883
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1944
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SUNK IN 494600N, 011500W. (TRADE DIV LIST AMENDMENT NO.35, FEB '45). H5181/75 23.1.76 WK 47MTRS, IN 494610N, 011449W [EUR]. (BREST NM 75 48 12). BR STD. 8.3.84 UNKNOWN WK, LOCATED BY DCS3 AND E/S, IN 494610N, 011444W [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591123). NC 1106. HH100/351/02 2.3.90 THERE IS SOME DOUBT WHETHER THIS IS WRECK OF 'WILLIAM D. BURNHAM' AS IT WAS REPORTED IN 'THE LIBERTY SHIPS' TO HAVE BEEN BEACHED AND LATER TOWED AWAY AND SOLD FOR SCRAP. (P ENAULT, 3.2.90). 14.6.90 UNKNOWN IN 494610.4N, 011443.9W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 47.4 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14591123). WK 47MTRS SHOWN IN 494610.5N, 011444W ON FR 6864 [1984 EDN], & IN 494611N, 011444W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. NC 2613. 20.2.02 NOW IN 4946.172N, 0114.731W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). BR STD. 5.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4946.117N, 0114.813W.
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U 978. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). TORPEDOED OR MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE ST HELEN'S ROADS FOR CHERBOURG. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 46.117 N,1 14.813 W.

How deep is the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 49 46.117 N,1 14.813 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 23, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY)?

The WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY)?

The WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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