Braunton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Braunton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.927 N,0 10.594 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.648783
  • Longitude: 0.176567
Wreck Depth 19.11 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAUNTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 115.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 125
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 83
Tonnage 4575
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1916
Bottom Texture 4/17
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 4.5 MILES S BY W FROM BEACHY HEAD. (WW1SL). H4959/73 29.10.74 WK LOCATED IN 503854N, 001045E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, SIG DTD 21.10.74). NCA YET - AWAIT FULL SURVEY DETAILS. NAVEAM 355/74(A) ISSUED. H4959/73 6.5.75 EXAM'D 17.9.74 IN 503854N, 001045E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23 IN GEN DEPTH 29.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEA BED FLAT. LENGTH FROM DCS3 TRACE 150FT. WISPY E/S RETURNS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 23.0MTRS [12FMS 3FT]. - NM 1531/75. H4959/73 27.5.76 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.2, FOUL AT 16.3MTRS IN 503854N, 001045E [OGB]. (SOISS, SIG DTD 23.5.76). NAVEAM 203/76 ISSUED. AMEND TO SW 16.2MTRS [8FMS 5FT]. - NM 1080/76. H4121/76 3.8.76 EXAM'D 23.5.76. HMS BEAGLE'S POSN CONFIRMED USING DECCA. TWO SHIP DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 16.2, FOUL AT 16.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.2 IN GEN DEPTH 29.6MTRS. WK IS BETWEEN 380 AND 450FT LONG. LIES 080/260DEGS. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). NFA. 1.9.77 WK IDENTIFIED AS THE 'BRAUNTON'. LIES UPRIGHT WITH SHELLS SCATTERED AROUND ON SEABED. (F HINDS, R.BEAZLEY LTD, TELECON). H1289/77 24.10.77 WK IN 503845N, 001050E IDENTIFIED AS THE 'BRAUNTON' [4575 TONS]. CARGO OF SHELLS & CASTINGS. WK LIES E/W. BOW [WEST] IS 42FT HIGH. STERN SECTION IS APPROX 36FT HIGH. MIDSHIPS DAMAGED. 4 HOLDS CENTRAL BRIDGE. NO SCOUR. WK IS UPRIGHT. CARGO IS VISIBLE. (R J TODD). H1965/76 4.12.80 EXAM'D 24.4.80 IN 503854N, 001044E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 128.3MTRS, BEAM 25.5MTRS, HT 12.7MTRS. LYING 083/263DEGS. NOT QUITE UPRIGHT WITH HIGH POINTS AT BOW & STERN & LEAST DEPTH OVER STERN AT E END OF WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). NCA. H1310/83/4 7.9.83 DIVED ON 7.8.83. WK LIES ALONG TIDE WITH BOW W. BOW & STERN ARE INTACT AND LIE ON PORT SIDE WITH ABOUT 60DEG LIST. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF BOMBS IN HOLDS AND SCATTERED AROUND. (T W BENNETTO, 2.9.83). 6.6.89 MANIFEST INDICATES CARGO WAS EMPTY STEEL PROJECTILES. (T HANLAN). HH100/351/16 24.7.00 LOCATED IN 5038.937N, 0010.638E [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 117MTRS. LIES 073/253 DEGS FROM PLOT. (M SNELLING, EMAIL DTD 11.7.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 8.2.16 EXAM'D 16.07.15 IN 5038.927N, 0010.594E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29.11MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 125MTRS, HT 10MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LARGELY INTACT WK, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND DW 19.11MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY TANTEM STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSIONE ENGINE OF 30NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BOULOGNE FOR NEWPORT. TORPEDOED BY UB-29. (SIBI, WW1SL).

General Comments

BOW & STERN INTACT & LIE ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the BRAUNTON wreck located?

The BRAUNTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.927 N,0 10.594 E.

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

The BRAUNTON lies at a depth of about 19.11 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.927 N,0 10.594 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRAUNTON?

The seabed around the BRAUNTON lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the BRAUNTON sink?

The BRAUNTON sank on Apr 7, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BRAUNTON discovered?

The wreck of the BRAUNTON was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BRAUNTON belong to?

The BRAUNTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRAUNTON carrying?

The BRAUNTON was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the BRAUNTON?

The BRAUNTON had a tonnage of 4575 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAUNTON?

The BRAUNTON is classified as a steam ship.

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