Brask Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brask Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45 N,23 59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.750000
  • Longitude: -23.983333
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRASK
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 107 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4079
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H010001/40 H010001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 524500N, 235900W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED).
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S BRASK (NILSSEN AND SONNER). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 310NHP. PASSAGE ARDOSSAN FOR TABLE BAY. TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'TORELLI'. (LL WW2, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BRASK wreck located?

The BRASK wreck is located at coordinates 52 45 N,23 59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRASK?

The seabed around the BRASK lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the BRASK sink?

The BRASK sank on Jan 15, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BRASK discovered?

The wreck of the BRASK was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BRASK belong to?

The BRASK belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BRASK carrying?

The BRASK was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRASK?

The BRASK had a tonnage of 4079 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRASK?

The BRASK is classified as a steam ship.

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