Brixton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Brixton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.899 N,1 49.669 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.114983
  • Longitude: 1.827817
Wreck Depth 21.78 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIXTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 73.4
Sonar Width 14.4
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 130
Tonnage 1557
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1940
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 255.8,,003.4,029.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0749/40 24.9.40 INS AS NDWPA. - NM 2320/40. H4167/59 12.8.60 AMEND TO DWPA. NC 1543 AND 1610. H3273/61 9.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 63FT, FOUL 66FT. LEAST E/S 64FT IN 90-92FT. SCOUR 4-6FT. MARKED SLICK OVER WRECK (HMS SCOTT, 12.9.61). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 237/62. 30.10.62 AMEND TO WK 10FMS 3FT. LC 1543. 18.9.68 AMEND TO SW 10FMS 3FT. 11.12.72 AMEND TO SW 19.2MTRS, NC 1543. HH090/616/01 6.1.95 EXAM'D 6.8.94 IN 520652.67N, 014945.14E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 20.9, FOUL 21.2MTRS.LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. POSSIBLY BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2012/000212161 16.1.12 LOCATED IN 5206.901N, 0149.666E [WGD]. HT 5.8MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EAST ANGLIA OFFSHORE WIND LTD, REPORT BY EMU LTD DTD 12.6.12). NOT SHOWN IN DIGITAL DATA. NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 4.9.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5206.899N, 0149.668E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 21.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 73.40MTRS, WIDTH 14.40MTRS, HEIGHT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 255.89MTRS, 3.49MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 029DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE S METROPOLITAN GAS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 185HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 6.899 N,1 49.669 E
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FAQ

Where is the BRIXTON wreck located?

The BRIXTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.899 N,1 49.669 E.

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

The BRIXTON lies at a depth of about 21.78 meters and is located at coordinates 52 6.899 N,1 49.669 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIXTON?

The seabed around the BRIXTON lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the BRIXTON sink?

The BRIXTON sank on Aug 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRIXTON discovered?

The wreck of the BRIXTON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRIXTON belong to?

The BRIXTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRIXTON carrying?

The BRIXTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRIXTON?

The BRIXTON had a tonnage of 1557 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIXTON?

The BRIXTON is classified as a steam ship.

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