Brodstone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brodstone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 54 N,7 24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.900000
  • Longitude: -7.400000
Wreck Depth 135 m
Water Depth 180 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRODSTONE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 4927
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

UKHO Survey Record for the shipwreck Brodstone located at coordinates 47 54 N, 7 24 W in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel sank approximately in this position according to historical records, though subsequent French charts and wreck records from 1987 showed it as not listed or non-dangerous. Later charting updates from 2001 note it as a dangerous wreck with a least depth of 135 meters.

Surveying Details

SANK IN 475400N, 072400W APPROX. (BMVS & DODS). 27.11.79 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 475400N, 072400W ON FR 4735. NCA. 15.8.89 15.8.89 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1987. NOT SHOWN ON FR CHARTS. 15.2.01 15.2.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 135MTRS IN 4754.000N, 0724.000W ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. CHART AS WK USC 135MTRS [EXISTING STS FOR PA]. NE 1104.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1896 BY CHAS CONNEL & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 95M W 1/4 S OF USHANT WITH THE LOSS OF 5 LIVES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRODSTONE SS CO [BLUE STAR LINE]. (DODS). SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF TO JARATE. (LL WW1).

General Comments

Chart No: BA 1104

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 54 N,7 24 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRODSTONE wreck located?

The BRODSTONE wreck is located at coordinates 47 54 N,7 24 W.

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

The BRODSTONE lies at a depth of about 135 meters and is located at coordinates 47 54 N,7 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRODSTONE?

The seabed around the BRODSTONE lies at approximately 180 meters deep.

When did the BRODSTONE sink?

The BRODSTONE sank on Aug 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BRODSTONE discovered?

The wreck of the BRODSTONE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BRODSTONE belong to?

The BRODSTONE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRODSTONE carrying?

The BRODSTONE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRODSTONE?

The BRODSTONE had a tonnage of 4927 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRODSTONE?

The BRODSTONE is classified as a steam ship.

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