Brodland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brodland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 36.027 N,3 50.072 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.600450
  • Longitude: -3.834533
Water Depth -6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRODLAND
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 128 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.8
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1913
Original Detection Year 1913
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WRECKED ON ABERAVON BEACH. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) POSN 513600N, 035000W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2018/000049866 11.7.18 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2018. WK DISPROVED SEEN ON THE LAND. (TITAN SURVEYS LTD, HI 1576). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1891 WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 3 BOILERS. WRECKED ON ABERAVON BEACH WHILST ON PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR PUNTA ARENAS. (SIBI)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 36.027 N,3 50.072 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRODLAND wreck located?

The BRODLAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.027 N,3 50.072 W.

When did the BRODLAND sink?

The BRODLAND sank on Jan 20, 1913.

When was the wreck of the BRODLAND discovered?

The wreck of the BRODLAND was discovered in 1913.

What country did the BRODLAND belong to?

The BRODLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRODLAND carrying?

The BRODLAND was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the BRODLAND?

The BRODLAND is classified as a carrier.