Brussina Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Brussina Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 19.132 N,4 0.923 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 1.3 m |
| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BRUSSINA |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Length | 14.6 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 14, 1984 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1984 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority wreck information |
| Surveying Details | H3080/77 4.4.84 SANK IN 531908N, 040048W [OGB], OR 063DEGS, 8.6C FROM PERCH ROCK BN. MAST WILL SHOW AT HW. (TH SWANSEA TELEX 16.2.84). UNLIT N CARD BUOY LAID IN 531914N, 040051W. WK DRIES 6MTRS [LAT] IN GEN DEPTH 1.9MTRS IN 531907N, 040051W [OGB]. (TH SWANSEA TELEX 2.4.84 & TH NM 34/84). - NM 1082/84. H3080/77 23.11.84 BUOY WITHDRAWN, DISPERSAL OPS CARRIED OUT, CLEARANCE DEPTH IN VICINITY OF WK IS 1.3MTRS [LAT]. (TH NM 76/84). 27.3.04 EUT POSN: 5319.132N, 0400.923W. BA 1463 [MAY'02 EDN]. SEP 2019/000245915 12.2.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1573). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
Circumstances of loss
WAS UNDER TOW FROM IRELAND TO BANGOR. SOME DIFFICULTIES WERE EXPERIENCED AND CRAFT WAS DELIBERATELY SUNK. (HOLYHEAD MRSC).
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- Gleneden Wreck 327.9 M
- Other Wreck 39601 677.5 M
- Seahow Wreck 710 M
- Other Wreck 40900 886.3 M
- Other Wreck 39610 978.2 M
- Other Wreck 39703 1059.7 M
- Other Wreck 39612 1164.4 M
- Other Wreck 40873 1481.5 M
- Other Wreck 40901 1718.6 M
- Pebble Wreck 1787.5 M
General Comments
DISPERSED