Brigitta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brigitta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.785 N,0 46.922 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.646417
  • Longitude: -0.782033
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIGITTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2084
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details WK REPD IN POSN 6M SW FROM NAB LTV. H119/18 17.1.18 SUNK IN 503845N, 004650W OR 6MILES SE NAB LTV. (AP REPORT, DOCKET M017117/17). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - NM 89/18. H1998/24 20.3.24 TO BE SURVEYED BY HMS KELLET, 1924. H3287/24 12.5.24 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ. DATE. H4607/28 27.7.28 SURVEYED IN VICINITY BUT NO OBSTN LOCATED. (TRINITY HOUSE, 27.7.28). DELETED. - NM 1258/58. H1098/37 8.3.37 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F016. 25.3.41 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2012. H5808/55 27.2.56 AMENDED TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2045. H2379/75 10.4.75 NOT FOUND BUT INTENSIVE SEARCH NOT COMPLETED. (SCES, SURVEY [K7156/2]). DELETED. BR STD. H2318/74 28.8.75 NO CONTACT IN THIS POSN. (SCES HI 62/75). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/003/01 30.9.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1003A). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW1SL). EN ROUTE FROM BARRY TO DIEPPE. (A C CROTHALL).

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FAQ

Where is the BRIGITTA wreck located?

The BRIGITTA wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.785 N,0 46.922 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIGITTA?

The seabed around the BRIGITTA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BRIGITTA sink?

The BRIGITTA sank on Dec 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BRIGITTA discovered?

The wreck of the BRIGITTA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BRIGITTA belong to?

The BRIGITTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRIGITTA carrying?

The BRIGITTA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRIGITTA?

The BRIGITTA had a tonnage of 2084 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIGITTA?

The BRIGITTA is classified as a steam ship.

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