Braganza Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Braganza Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.508 N,4 21.77 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.491800
  • Longitude: -4.362833
Wreck Depth 36.9 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAGANZA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55.2 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 8.8
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 183
Tonnage 507
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1869
Scour Dimensions 066.5,099.0,004.3,101
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details REPORTED SUNK MID-WAY BETWEEN POINT LYNAS AND THE SKERRIES AND ABOUT 4M OFF SHORE. H3077/70 1.9.71 NOT FOUND DURING E/S AND SONAR SEARCH. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 16.5.71). H3838/86 31.3.88 WK LOCATED 23.3.87 IN 532930N, 042143W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.2 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 45MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS. LIES N/S. MAGNETIC ANOMALY INDICATES STEEL VESSEL. (HMS FOX, HI 357). BR STD. HH100/351/07 4.10.93 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'BRAGANZA'. BELL RECOVERED. LIES INTACT AND UPRIGHT BUT WITH A NEAT PUNCTURE GASH JUST FOR'D OF AMIDSHIPS ON STBD SIDE WHERE COLLISION OCCURRED. ON S'LY HEADING WITH BOW APPARENTLY THE HIGHEST PART. A DEEP SCOUR RUNS TO E AND PARALLEL TO THE WK. (K HURLEY, 24.9.93). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5329.508N, 0421.770W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HEIGHT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 183/003 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK, PARTIALLY BROKEN. SCOUR MARKS ON BOTH SIDES OF WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7336). AMEND DW 36MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS 'JEROME' HAVING LEFT LIVERPOOL THE PREVIOUS DAY.

General Comments

Upright wreck, partially broken

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FAQ

Where is the BRAGANZA wreck located?

The BRAGANZA wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.508 N,4 21.77 W.

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

The BRAGANZA lies at a depth of about 36.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.508 N,4 21.77 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRAGANZA?

The seabed around the BRAGANZA lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the BRAGANZA sink?

The BRAGANZA sank on Oct 1, 1869.

When was the wreck of the BRAGANZA discovered?

The wreck of the BRAGANZA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the BRAGANZA belong to?

The BRAGANZA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRAGANZA?

The BRAGANZA had a tonnage of 507 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAGANZA?

The BRAGANZA is classified as a steam ship.

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