Braeglen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Braeglen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.737 N,3 48.099 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.545617
  • Longitude: -3.801650
Wreck Depth 29.71 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAEGLEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 7.7 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 50.6
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 77
Tonnage 367
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5043/70 19.1.71 FASTENER REPORTED IN 533257N, 034800W. (NETH HO). NCA. H3838/86 3.12.87 WK 31.0 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS IN 533243N, 034801W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 2.12.87). - NM 366/88. H2993/88 13.6.88 EXAM'D 30.11.87 IN 533243N, 034801W [OGB] USING HIFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. EXAM'D ALSO BY HMS BULLDOG USING HYDROSEARCH: VERT HT 6.0MTRS, SHADOW HT 5.1MTRS. LENGTH 48.7MTRS, BEAM 15.5MTRS. LYING 260/080 DEG WITH BOW W, WHERE HIGHEST PART WAS FOUND. 2 HOLDS. MUCH OF WK APPEARS TO BE BURIED. CHART AS WK 31MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). NFA. HH100/351/04 18.4.91 WK IN 533250N, 034750W IDENTIFIED AS THE BRAEGLEN. LIES SW/NE WITH STERN UPRIGHT TO NE. IN V BROKEN CONDITION IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. BOILER IN STERN AREA, AS IS REMAINS OF A GUN MOUNTING. FOR'D SECTION COMPLETELY DESTROYED. GRAVEL CARGO LITTERS THE SEABED. (S A RODGER, 13.3.91). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 14.08.2021; IN 5332.737N, 0348.099W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.71MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 50.6MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 3.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 077/257 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED WRECK, PARTIALLY BURIED, VISIBLE ENGINES AND BOILER. BOW AND MID-SECTION ARE BURIED, AND STERN SECTION COLLAPSED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7929). AMEND DW 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX-FAIRFOR, EX-CROFTHEAD. BUILT IN 1891 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T M COLLIER, BRAY & CO, WICKLOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 65NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LLANDALUS FOR AYR. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS SARAH BROUGH, 284 TONS. (SIBI).

General Comments

Well degraded wreck, partially buried, visible engines and boiler. UK NM 3761/22

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FAQ

Where is the BRAEGLEN wreck located?

The BRAEGLEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.737 N,3 48.099 W.

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

The BRAEGLEN lies at a depth of about 29.71 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.737 N,3 48.099 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRAEGLEN?

The seabed around the BRAEGLEN lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the BRAEGLEN sink?

The BRAEGLEN sank on Aug 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BRAEGLEN discovered?

The wreck of the BRAEGLEN was discovered in 1971.

What country did the BRAEGLEN belong to?

The BRAEGLEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRAEGLEN carrying?

The BRAEGLEN was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the BRAEGLEN?

The BRAEGLEN had a tonnage of 367 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAEGLEN?

The BRAEGLEN is classified as a steam ship.

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