Brema Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brema Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.965 N,0 0.221 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.999417
  • Longitude: -0.003683
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BREMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1537
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 10.4.24 AMEND TO DW. NE 1190, 2182A. H2964/31 17.11.31 NOT FOUND. (HMS FITZROY). DELETE. H5084/77 21.3.80 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH, BUT ON EDGE OF SWEPT AREA. (SOISS HI 64/79). H1942/76 9.3.81 NOTHING LOCATED USING DCS3 & E/S WITHIN 1M OF ABOVE POSN. (SOISS HI 65/80, WK 31) SEE 540048N, 000017W, BREMA POSSIBLY [008200014/5803]. 18.7.03 WRECK RECORD 5803 WAS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS TREDEGAR HALL BY 2 DIFFERENT REPORTS IN 2001 & 2002. HH100/351/20 6.9.03 REPORTED BREMA POSSIBLY WRECK RECORD 8985. (S OLD E-MAIL DTD 16.7.03) SEP 2021/000166150 25.6.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-MECKLEBURG. BUILT IN 1904 BY A G 'NEPTUN', ROSTOCK. EX-GERMAN VESSEL TAKEN AS WAR PRIZE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY UC-17. (SIBI & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BREMA wreck located?

The BREMA wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.965 N,0 0.221 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BREMA?

The seabed around the BREMA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the BREMA sink?

The BREMA sank on Aug 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BREMA discovered?

The wreck of the BREMA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BREMA belong to?

The BREMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BREMA carrying?

The BREMA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BREMA?

The BREMA had a tonnage of 1537 tons.

What type of wreck is the BREMA?

The BREMA is classified as a steam ship.

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