Briardene (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Briardene (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 46.154 N,6 12.305 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.769233
  • Longitude: -6.205083
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2701
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 12.5M SE BY S FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). SANK IN 494500N, 061100W APPROX. (LL WW1). H2979/74 15.7.77 H2979/74 15.7.77 FISHERMENS FASTENERS REPD IN 494557N, 061138W AND 494627N, 061152E. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 7.2.77). H3841/86 26.2.88 H3841/86 26.2.88 EXAM'D 4.10.87 IN 494609N, 061200W USING HYPER-FIX & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 87 IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.1MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 125MTRS. LYING N/S. GOOD MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. (HMS FOX, HI 360). - NM 837/88. HH090/497/01 18.10.90 HH090/497/01 18.10.90 EXAM'D 11.9.90 IN 494609N, 061218W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX AND DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82 IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO - THE LARGER PART, 120MTRS LONG, LIES 135/315DEGS; THE SMALLER, MORE BROKEN UP SECTION, IS 40MTRS LONG AND ORIENTATED N/S. A LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (HMS BULLDOG, H525A, 28.9.90). AMEND TO WK 82MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3129/90 6.5.98 6.5.98 WK HAS BEEN VERY SERIOUSLY SALVAGED A LONG TIME AGO. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY CARGO FOUND DURING CURRENT SALVAGE WORK, ALL STEEL GONE, LEADING TO DOUBT THAT WK IS THE 'BRIARDENE'. SURVEY DETAILS AS HMS BULLDOG. (B DAVIS, ECHOSCAN/G FURSE TELECON 6.5.98). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2000

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 19 AND SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM NEW YORK TO LONDON. (LL WW1 & WW1SL). EX CLAN MCDONALD, BUILT 1882 BY SCOTT & CO. LTD., GREENOCK. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 46.154 N,6 12.305 W.

How deep is the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 49 46.154 N,6 12.305 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY)?

The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2701 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY)?

The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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