Brownrigg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brownrigg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45.175 N,1 40.307 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.752917
  • Longitude: 1.671783
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BROWNRIGG
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 91.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.4
Tonnage 2375
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1888
Original Detection Year 1888
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4282/26 14.10.26 REPD IN 524513N, 014024E. (TH NM 26/1888). SHOWN AS WK 14FMS ON BA 1543.H4282/26 14.10.26 LEGEND '(1888)' EXISTENT. H8285/29 DELETE FROM ALL CHARTS. H2334/75 22.9.76 NOT FOUND. (HMS FAWN, HI 42/75). NCA. H1957/80 23.10.81 NOT FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 26). NCA. H2053/82 19.9.83 NOT FOUND. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 126). NCA. HH090/569/01 20.7.93 STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY DETECTED IN 524509N, 014025E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOPS]. OBSERVED FROM TWO ADJACENT SURVEY LINES. NO E/S OR SONAR RESPONSE. POSSIBLE WK BURIED WITHIN SEABED. RECOMMEND NCA. (NP 1016, HI 569). AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1884 BY RUSSELL & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J HOUSTON, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE HULL FOR CARDIFF. FOUNDERED AFTER COLLISION WITH SS 'ETNA' OFFSHORE OF HAPPISBURGH. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BROWNRIGG wreck located?

The BROWNRIGG wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.175 N,1 40.307 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BROWNRIGG?

The seabed around the BROWNRIGG lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the BROWNRIGG sink?

The BROWNRIGG sank on Aug 12, 1888.

When was the wreck of the BROWNRIGG discovered?

The wreck of the BROWNRIGG was discovered in 1888.

What country did the BROWNRIGG belong to?

The BROWNRIGG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BROWNRIGG carrying?

The BROWNRIGG was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BROWNRIGG?

The BROWNRIGG had a tonnage of 2375 tons.

What type of wreck is the BROWNRIGG?

The BROWNRIGG is classified as a sailing vessel.

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