Breconshire Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Breconshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 49.333 N,14 32.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.822217
  • Longitude: 14.541667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRECONSHIRE
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 175 m
Width 24 m
Draught 12.7
Tonnage 9776
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1953
Original Source other
Surveying Details HO1516/42 2.5.42 STF IN 354920N, 143230E, OR 193DEGS, 2450FT FROM FORT ST LUCIAN LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - PFNM 2052/42. HO1516/42 17.9.42 STF IN 354920N, 143230E. (MED HN 40 & 41/1942). CHART AS STF WRECK (ON SIDE). - FNM 2052/42. HO2266/43 2.8.43 AMEND POSN TO: STERN, 231.5DEGS, 2550FT FROME HAJRA LT, BOW, 144DEGS, 500FT FROM STERN. (ADMIRALTY). CHART AS STF WRECK (ON SIDE). - FNM 1623/43. HO2266/43 17.2.45 LIT MOORING BUOYS: A] FL.G.3SEC, 224DEGS, 2850FT FROM HAJRA LT & B] FL.R.3SEC, 239DEGS, 2260FT FROM HAJRA LT. - FNM 462/45. H1090/50 15.2.50 FOUL MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY FL.G. CLOSE NW, G SPHER BUOYS CLOSE NE, SE & SW. [THIS IS SCRAP FROM HMS BRECONSHIRE]. (C IN C, MED). - NM 299/50. H6806/50 7.11.50 DELETE. (KINGS HBR MASTER, MALTA, HN 12/1950). DELETE. H3508/52 1.5.53 DELETE BUOYS MARKING FOUL. (NO.1, GHQ RECCE TEAM). LC 2628 & F6557. H3886/53 20.7.53 DELETE FOUL. (QUEENS HBR MASTER, MALTA, HN 7/53). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1526/53. H374/47 20.8.71 ONLY REMAINS OF WRECKAGE IN THIS AREA. ORIGINALLY REFLOATED & TOWED TO SICILY. (SUB-MARINE WORK (FALMOUTH) 1970). NCA. H1272/78 4.11.77 SEARCHED BY DIVERS 4.11.77. NO INDICATION OF FOUL DISCOVERED. (RN HYDRO SCHOOL, ROS DTD 30.12.77). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1939 BY TAIKOO D. & E. CO. OF HONG KONG. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY GLEN LINE [TAKEN OVER BY BRITISH ADMIRALTY IN WW2 FOR SERVICE AS NAVAL STORE CARRIER]. HIT & STOPPED BY ENEMY BOMBERS WHILST IN CONVOY. TAKEN IN TOW TO MARSAXLOKK. ATTACKED AGAIN, CAUGHT FIRE & SANK. REFLOATED & EVENTUALLY TOWED TO SAN MARCO TO BE BROKEN UP. (DODS & LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BRECONSHIRE wreck located?

The BRECONSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 35 49.333 N,14 32.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRECONSHIRE?

The seabed around the BRECONSHIRE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the BRECONSHIRE sink?

The BRECONSHIRE sank on Mar 27, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BRECONSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the BRECONSHIRE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BRECONSHIRE belong to?

The BRECONSHIRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRECONSHIRE?

The BRECONSHIRE had a tonnage of 9776 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRECONSHIRE?

The BRECONSHIRE is classified as a liner.

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