Brighton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Brighton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.072 N,2 10.585 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.051200
  • Longitude: 2.176417
Wreck Depth 6.2 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIGHTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 90.8 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 5359
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H0447/40 16.5.40 ST LIES 009DEGS, 2.15M FROM GRAVELINES BN, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G CLOSE N. (ADMIRALTY) - PFNM 1226/40. H0307/40 26.7.40 ST IN 510312N, 021035E, WITH CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE E. (ADMIRALTY) - FNMS 1849 & 1850/40. H6567/46 8.11.46 AMEND BUOY TO G CONL BUOY WITH TRIANGLE TOPMARK. (PARIS NM 38/3503/46). - NM 3705/46. H6567/46 5.3.51 BUOY NOW BG CONL BUOY. (PARIS NM 37/008/50). NOTE. H7304/53 4.12.53 NOW DW IN 510308N, 021038E. (PARIS NM 53.43.23) - FNM 129/53 & NM 2830/53. H7304/53 26.8.58 WK, LEAST DEPTH 3MTRS. (PARIS NM 58 16 09). NCA. H7304/53 28.12.62 LEAST DEPTH NOW 5.5MTRS. (PARIS NM 62 46 11). - NM 2790/62. H6383/53 31.5.65 NOW SW 5.5MTRS IN 510309N, 021042E. (PARIS NM 65 15 13) R/S. H1283/76/118 8.9.76 POSN 510307.2N, 021037.74E, DEPTH 5.5 MTRS. TAKEN FROM FRENCH WK INFO. (SENT BY R.A. LEE OF DEAL). H1270/80 10.12.81 SHOWN AS WK 6.9MTRS IN 510307N, 021041E ON FRENCH 6651 & 6501 [1981 EDNS]. NE 323. 16.8.85 EXAM'D 1979 IN 510308N, 021042E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 6.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 150MTRS. PARTLY BROKEN UP. (ANNALES HYDROGRAPHIQUES, 1983). 28.10.88 SHOWN AS WK 6.9MTRS IN 510308N, 021042E ON FRENCH 7057 [1987 EDN]. LOCATED IN 1979 USING SONAR, MAGNETOMETER & DIVERS. IT LIES IN THREE PARTS. 8.5MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. (1987 FRENCH WK NO.21612127) NE 1350. 3.9.96 SHOWN AS WK 7.2MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIAN 102 [REPROMAT MAY'96]. NC 1873. 9.4.03 SHOWN AS WKS 6.9MTRS IN 5103.080N, 0210.618E [WGD], WITH DANGER LINE EXTENDING 120MTRS WSW, MARKED BY DW17 G STARBORD HAND PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(3)G.12S, ON FRENCH 7057 [INT 1482] [2ND EDN 2002, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1350. SEP 2008/000008644 6.3.08 SHOWN AS WK PA 6.9MTRS ON FRENCH 7057 [06 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE APPROACHING ANCHORAGE. (R VERPOORTE). WAS ON PASSAGE IMMINGHAM TO DUNKIRK. (LL WW2).

General Comments

UK NM 419/20. BROKEN IN THREE PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 3.072 N,2 10.585 E
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FAQ

Where is the BRIGHTON wreck located?

The BRIGHTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.072 N,2 10.585 E.

How deep is the BRIGHTON and where exactly is it located?

The BRIGHTON lies at a depth of about 6.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.072 N,2 10.585 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIGHTON?

The seabed around the BRIGHTON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the BRIGHTON sink?

The BRIGHTON sank on May 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRIGHTON discovered?

The wreck of the BRIGHTON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRIGHTON belong to?

The BRIGHTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRIGHTON carrying?

The BRIGHTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRIGHTON?

The BRIGHTON had a tonnage of 5359 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIGHTON?

The BRIGHTON is classified as a steam ship.

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