Broomhill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Broomhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.419 N,2 37.328 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.406983
  • Longitude: -2.622133
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BROOMHILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1392
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN PA 502423N, 023715W OR 9M SW FROM PORTLAND BILL. (WW1SL). 14.8.78 INS AS USCPA 30MTRS. NE 2454. HH090/961/01 4.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY IRVINE'S SB CO LTD, WEST HARTELPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BROOMHILL COLLIERIES LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR SHEERNESS. STOPPED BY GUNFIRE FROM UC-61. SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BROOMHILL wreck located?

The BROOMHILL wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.419 N,2 37.328 W.

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

The BROOMHILL lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.419 N,2 37.328 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BROOMHILL?

The seabed around the BROOMHILL lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the BROOMHILL sink?

The BROOMHILL sank on May 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BROOMHILL discovered?

The wreck of the BROOMHILL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BROOMHILL belong to?

The BROOMHILL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BROOMHILL carrying?

The BROOMHILL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BROOMHILL?

The BROOMHILL had a tonnage of 1392 tons.

What type of wreck is the BROOMHILL?

The BROOMHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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