Brookwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brookwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40 N,27 57 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.666667
  • Longitude: -27.950000
Water Depth 2850 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BROOKWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 7.2.78 7.2.78 VESSEL SANK IN 544000N, 275700W APPROX. (BR WW2 MSL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LONDON FOR SYDNEY, N.S. VIA SCOTLAND. TORPEDOED AND FIRED UPON BY A SUBMARINE. STILL ON FIRE ON AUG 24, WHEN 2 EXPLOSIONS OCCURRED AND THE VESSEL DISAPPEARED. 1 MAN LOST. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BROOKWOOD wreck located?

The BROOKWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 54 40 N,27 57 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BROOKWOOD?

The seabed around the BROOKWOOD lies at approximately 2850 meters deep.

When did the BROOKWOOD sink?

The BROOKWOOD sank on Aug 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BROOKWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the BROOKWOOD was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BROOKWOOD belong to?

The BROOKWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BROOKWOOD carrying?

The BROOKWOOD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BROOKWOOD?

The BROOKWOOD had a tonnage of 5100 tons.

What type of wreck is the BROOKWOOD?

The BROOKWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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