Brasil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brasil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 0 N,3 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.000000
  • Longitude: 3.750000
Water Depth 270 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRASIL
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 128.3 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 5294
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 20.9.72 20.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 60M W OF STAVANGER. (DODS, LLWW2). GIVES POSN 590000N, 034500E FOR FILING ONLY. 28.6.11 SEP 2011/000082568 28.6.11 NOT SHOWN ON NO2BO804 [EDN 1.27]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY GOTAVERKEN A/B. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB. NORDSTJERNAN. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG AND CHRISTIANSAND FOR BUENOS AIRES. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK ABOUT 60M W OF STAVANGER. CREW OF 42 RECOVERED. (LLWW2, DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BRASIL wreck located?

The BRASIL wreck is located at coordinates 59 0 N,3 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRASIL?

The seabed around the BRASIL lies at approximately 270 meters deep.

When did the BRASIL sink?

The BRASIL sank on Jan 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the BRASIL discovered?

The wreck of the BRASIL was discovered in 1943.

What country did the BRASIL belong to?

The BRASIL belonged to SE.

What cargo was the BRASIL carrying?

The BRASIL was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BRASIL?

The BRASIL had a tonnage of 5294 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRASIL?

The BRASIL is classified as a motor vessel.

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