Brighter Morn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brighter morn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 6.619 N,1 5.917 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.110317
  • Longitude: -1.098617
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIGHTER MORN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Brighter Morn is located at coordinates 60 6.619 N, 1 5.917 W off the coast of the Shetland Islands. This underwater obstruction was reported after the vessel sank in the vicinity of Shetland. Official hydrographic surveys from the UK Hydrographic Office note that the site has been subject to historical search efforts including reports in 1980 and 1985. While historical records indicate the wreck was not definitively located during subsequent surveys, the Brighter Morn remains registered as a nautical hazard in these Shetland coastal waters. Mariners and divers should exercise caution near these coordinates as the exact structural condition of the wreck remains unverified by modern underwater imaging.

Surveying Details

H3050/72 22.1.80 H3050/72 22.1.80 SANK IN 600639N, 010548W APPROX. (MRSC SHETLAND, TLX DTD 16.1.80). NCA, PLOTS VERY CLOSE INSHORE, STS. H2334/84 18.12.85 H2334/84 18.12.85 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1008, HI 244). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK AFTER STRUCK ROCKS AT THE ORD, BETWEEN BRESSAY LT & BARD HD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 6.619 N,1 5.917 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRIGHTER MORN wreck located?

The BRIGHTER MORN wreck is located at coordinates 60 6.619 N,1 5.917 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIGHTER MORN?

The seabed around the BRIGHTER MORN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BRIGHTER MORN sink?

The BRIGHTER MORN sank on Jan 16, 1980.

When was the wreck of the BRIGHTER MORN discovered?

The wreck of the BRIGHTER MORN was discovered in 1980.

What country did the BRIGHTER MORN belong to?

The BRIGHTER MORN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRIGHTER MORN?

The BRIGHTER MORN had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIGHTER MORN?

The BRIGHTER MORN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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