Breton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Breton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 7.104 N,1 29.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.118400
  • Longitude: -1.484950
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRETON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1266
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1899
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.9.72 SANK IN 550706N, 012900W [OGB]. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH09/796/01 8.1.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1878 BY SCHLESINGER, DAVIS & CO., NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 151HP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY HAWKS, CRAWSHAY & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GORDON SS CO., LONDON. ON PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR BLYTH. WRECKED ON SEATON SEA ROCKS NEAR BLYTH IN HIGH WINDS. (SIBI, DICTIONARY OF NE SHIPWRECKS)

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FAQ

Where is the BRETON wreck located?

The BRETON wreck is located at coordinates 55 7.104 N,1 29.097 W.

When did the BRETON sink?

The BRETON sank on Nov 1, 1899.

When was the wreck of the BRETON discovered?

The wreck of the BRETON was discovered in 1899.

What country did the BRETON belong to?

The BRETON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRETON carrying?

The BRETON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRETON?

The BRETON had a tonnage of 1266 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRETON?

The BRETON is classified as a steam ship.

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