Brigadier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brigadier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 44.012 N,6 57.976 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.733533
  • Longitude: -6.966267
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIGADIER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 275
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1896
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H4893/77 23.8.79 LIES ON NE SIDE OF DUNCAN ROCK IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP. BOILER REMAINS INTACT AND LARGE PIECES OF WK ARE IDENTIFIABLE. LIES WITHIN LARGE ROCK GULLIES AND NOTHING PROJECTS ABOVE SURROUNDING ROCKS. (RAF CONINGSBY SAC, 1979). POSN 574402N, 065755W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H1310/87/5 1.2.88 WKGE COVERED WITH GROWTH AND SPREAD OVER LARGE AREA. LARGE PIECES OF WRECKAGE INCLUDE BOILER AND PADDLE WHEEL COAMING. MOST OF HULL PROTRUDES LESS THAN 1MTR ABOVE SEABED. (R BANKS, RAF ABINGDON, 18.12.87). NCA. RSDRA2022000034693 2.9.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1589). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2022

Circumstances of loss

EX-CYGNUS, BUILT 1854 BY JAMES HENDERSON & SONS, RENFEW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D MACBRAYNE, GLASGOW. OSCILLATING ENGINE. USED AS THE LOCHMADDY-PORTREE FERRY. STRUCK DUNCAN ROCK, LOCH RODEL. (SIBI).

General Comments

PIECES OF WRECKAGE REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 44.012 N,6 57.976 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRIGADIER wreck located?

The BRIGADIER wreck is located at coordinates 57 44.012 N,6 57.976 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIGADIER?

The seabed around the BRIGADIER lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the BRIGADIER sink?

The BRIGADIER sank on Dec 7, 1896.

When was the wreck of the BRIGADIER discovered?

The wreck of the BRIGADIER was discovered in 1979.

What country did the BRIGADIER belong to?

The BRIGADIER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRIGADIER carrying?

The BRIGADIER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BRIGADIER?

The BRIGADIER had a tonnage of 275 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIGADIER?

The BRIGADIER is classified as a steam ship.

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