Braedale (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Braedale (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.377 N,1 45.409 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.556283
  • Longitude: -1.756817
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAEDALE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 175
Tonnage 406
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1932
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/02 6.4.90 HH100/351/02 6.4.90 WK LOCATED IN 503324N, 014519W [OGB] USING DECCA. COASTER OF ABOUT 800 GRT. LYING ON STBD SIDE & ORIENTATED 130/310DEGS WITH BOW NW. PORT SIDE & KEEL SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE. ENGINE AFT CONFIGURATION & NO MID-SHIPS ACCOMMODATION. LIES ALMOST COMPLETELY WITHIN ITS OWN SCOUR, PROJECTING PROBABLY ONLY 2MTRS ABOVE SURROUNDING SEABED. POSSIBLY BRAEDALE. (D SAYWELL, 21.3.90). CHART AS WK 28MTRS. - NM 2615/93. HH100/351/05 23.1.92 HH100/351/05 23.1.92 SMALL WK LOCATED IN 503323.5N, 014520.5W [OGB] USING E/S AND MAGNETOMETER. (D G WOODHAMS). 2.2.07 2.2.07 THIS IS PROBABLY BRAEDALE. NOT PROVED BUT COMPARISION WITH PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS SIMILAR FEATURES. THIS IS A SMALL COASTER, MACHINERY AFT, WHICH FITS THE BRAEDALE. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. H10 24.10.12 24.10.12 EXAM'D 29.1.12 IN 5033.377N, 0145.409W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.17 IN GEN DEPTH 31.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 30.05MTRS. SCOUR 0.2MTR DEEP EXTENDS SOME 100MTRS X 70MTRS ALONG 135/315 DEGS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH10MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. POSSIBLY IN 3 PIECES. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER AROUND 1924. SURVIVORS CAME ASHORE ON I OF WIGHT. (D SAYWELL).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, INTACT, BOW NW, MINOR SCOUR 110 X 70MTRS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.377 N,1 45.409 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.377 N,1 45.409 W.

How deep is the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.377 N,1 45.409 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) sink?

The BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 16, 1932.

When was the wreck of the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY)?

The BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 406 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAEDALE (PROBABLY)?

The BRAEDALE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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