Brook Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brook Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.164 N,1 36.843 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.952733
  • Longitude: 1.614050
Wreck Depth 0.3 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BROOK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1436
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1924
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2027/24 21.3.24 POSN 515710N, 013705E, OR 8M 169DEG FROM ORFORDNESS LTHO. (TH 1.4.24). INS AS ST. - NM 537/24. H6735/33 4.10.33 AMEND TO DW. (HMS KELLET). H3409/52 1.10.52 POSN 515706N, 013649E. DEPTH 1FT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 0FMS 1FT. - NM BLOCK 1840/52. H3186/73 8.5.73 WK ON TOP OF BANK. LEAST E/S 1.2MTRS (4FT) IN 2MTRS. SCOUR 2.2MTRS. POSN 515709N, 013644E. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND TO WK 0.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2052. H3186/73 21.2.79 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH OF AREA BY DCS3 & E/S. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI.60C/78). NCA. H4027/86 3.11.87 NOT LOCATED BY E/S OR DCS3 DURING EXAMINATION OF AREA 9.7.87. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY LOCATED 300MTRS SSE OF CHARTED POSN. CONSIDER WK COMPLETELY COVERED. (NP 1016, HI 376). POSN 515707N, 013657E FROM TRACK PLOT. AMEND ABEY. BR STD. HH090/667/01 20.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR SCALE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2016

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON SHIPWASH SAND AFTER A COLLISION WITH US SS CAPULIN. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57.164 N,1 36.843 E
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FAQ

Where is the BROOK wreck located?

The BROOK wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.164 N,1 36.843 E.

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

The BROOK lies at a depth of about 0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.164 N,1 36.843 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BROOK?

The seabed around the BROOK lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BROOK sink?

The BROOK sank on Feb 10, 1924.

When was the wreck of the BROOK discovered?

The wreck of the BROOK was discovered in 1924.

What country did the BROOK belong to?

The BROOK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BROOK carrying?

The BROOK was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BROOK?

The BROOK had a tonnage of 1436 tons.

What type of wreck is the BROOK?

The BROOK is classified as a steam ship.

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