Browning Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Browning Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 52.92 N,0 33.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.882000
  • Longitude: -0.551167
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BROWNING
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the Browning is located at the coordinates 35 52.92 N, 0 33.07 W in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria. Historical survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that early reported positions for the Browning were inconsistent, with previous accounts incorrectly placing the vessel further east. Modern maritime records confirm the wreck position at 35 52.92 N, 0 33.07 W. While specific structural details regarding the current integrity of the hull, such as whether it remains welded steel or is well broken, are not specified in the current survey data, the wreck remains a documented underwater obstruction in this region. Search queries for this site often reference its status as a World War II era loss and its classification as an underwater hazard to navigation.

Surveying Details

12.2.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 355300N, 003300W APPROX. (WW2SL & LL WW2). 12.2.90 INCORRECT POSN 355200N, 004500E GIVEN. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUBMARINE POSN AGREES WITH WW2SL. POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919 BY A MCMILLAN & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMPORT & HOLT LINE. PASSAGE ARZEW BAY FOR ORAN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-595 OFF ORAN. BLEW UP WHEN TORPEDO STRUCK. CARGO OF AMERICAN MILITARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING AMMUNITION & GELIGNITE. (DODS & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BROWNING wreck located?

The BROWNING wreck is located at coordinates 35 52.92 N,0 33.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BROWNING?

The seabed around the BROWNING lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the BROWNING sink?

The BROWNING sank on Nov 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BROWNING discovered?

The wreck of the BROWNING was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BROWNING belong to?

The BROWNING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BROWNING carrying?

The BROWNING was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BROWNING?

The BROWNING had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the BROWNING?

The BROWNING is classified as a liner.

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