Bretton Hall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Bretton hall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.085 N,3 29.939 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.384750
  • Longitude: -3.498983
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRETTON HALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 7.8
Tonnage 2421
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1885
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1885
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 5.9.83 WENT ASHORE AT MUDSTONE BEACH, NEAR SHARKHAM PT. (DEVON SHIPWRECKS). H5249/76 5.9.83 SUNK IN 502303N, 032952W [OGB]. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 8). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

IRON VESSEL, BUILT IN 1881 BY C. CONNELL & CO., GLASGOW, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 300HP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. RAN AGROUND IN DENSE FOG WHILST ON PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR BOMBAY. (DEVON SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BRETTON HALL wreck located?

The BRETTON HALL wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.085 N,3 29.939 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRETTON HALL?

The seabed around the BRETTON HALL lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the BRETTON HALL sink?

The BRETTON HALL sank on Dec 6, 1885.

When was the wreck of the BRETTON HALL discovered?

The wreck of the BRETTON HALL was discovered in 1885.

What country did the BRETTON HALL belong to?

The BRETTON HALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRETTON HALL carrying?

The BRETTON HALL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BRETTON HALL?

The BRETTON HALL had a tonnage of 2421 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRETTON HALL?

The BRETTON HALL is classified as a steam ship.

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