Broomhill (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Broomhill (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.612 N,2 48.964 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.460200
  • Longitude: -2.816067
Wreck Depth 38.33 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BROOMHILL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 20.4
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 10
Tonnage 1392
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1917
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3971/52 4.7.52 WK EXAM'D 24.6.52 IN 502734N, 024855W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20, FOUL AT 21FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 127FT IN GEN DEPTH 26FMS. LIES N/S. GAVE STRONG A/S RESPONSE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT, 24.6.52). INS AS WK 20FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO SW 36MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 20.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502732N, 024852W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. H2923/83 21.12.84 EXAM'D 27.7.84 IN 502735N, 024853W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.3, FOUL AT 38MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.6 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS (APPROX). LYING, PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE, 010/190DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 24.9.93 DIVED ON TWICE RECENTLY. INTACT, APPARENTLY EMPTY, HULL LYING ON SIDE WITH APPROX 10MTR BEAM. ONE SMALL BOILER SUGGESTS SS OF AROUND 800 GRT. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE SEEN. HULL HAS INTACT CROSS-MEMBERS BUT NO DECKING. (N CHIPCHASE, 20.9.93). HH100/351/09 29.6.95 HULL MEASURED AT 240FT, BEAM AT 36FT, HOLES IN HULL CONSISTENT WITH BEING SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. LIES INTACT, ON ITS SIDE WITH STERN POINTING SOUTH. PROPELLER BLADES ARE MISSING. (N CHIPCHASE). SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 13.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.33MTRS IN 5027.612N, 0248.964W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 47MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20.4MTRS, HEIGHT 9.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. COLLAPSED, LYING ON STB SIDE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY IRVINE'S SB CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BROOKHILL COLLIERIES LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR SHEERNESS. ATTACKED BY GUNFIRE BY UC-61. 2 CREW WERE KILLED BEFORE SURRENDERING. LATER SCUTTLED BY CHARGES PLACED BY THE U-BOAT BOARDING PARTY. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, LYING ON STB SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.612 N,2 48.964 W
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FAQ

Where is the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.612 N,2 48.964 W.

How deep is the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 38.33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.612 N,2 48.964 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) sink?

The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) sank on May 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1952.

What country did the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY)?

The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1392 tons.

What type of wreck is the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY)?

The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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