Briar Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Briar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.494 N,4 26.555 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.991567
  • Longitude: -4.442583
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIAR
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 39
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4242/75 3.12.75 SANK IN 26FMS IN POSN 121 DEG, 7.5 MILES FROM LANGNESS LT HO. (RAMSEY CG, TLX DTD 18.9.75). CHART AS USC 20FMS (35MTRS) IN 535927N, 042628W. BR STD. HH3944/88/2 8.4.91 NOT FOUND DURING MAIN AREA SURVEY OR IN EXTENSION OF AREA SOUNDED TO THE NORTH. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 466). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH100/351/07 28.9.93 LOCATED 3.5.93 IN 535929N, 042629W [OGB] USING DECCA. BROKEN UP COMPLETELY AND WRECKAGE STANDS NO MORE THAN 1MTR HIGH. (A CORKILL, 19.9.93). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH MFV MYSTIC.

General Comments

SMALL AREA OF DEBRIS, HT BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 59.494 N,4 26.555 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRIAR wreck located?

The BRIAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.494 N,4 26.555 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIAR?

The seabed around the BRIAR lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the BRIAR sink?

The BRIAR sank on Sep 18, 1975.

When was the wreck of the BRIAR discovered?

The wreck of the BRIAR was discovered in 1975.

What country did the BRIAR belong to?

The BRIAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRIAR?

The BRIAR had a tonnage of 39 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIAR?

The BRIAR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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