City Of Bremen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
City of bremen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 37.038 N,5 52.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.617300
  • Longitude: -5.881500
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF BREMEN
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1258
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.1.70 22.1.70 SUNK 20M S 0.75 W FROM WOLF ROCK. (WW1SL). NCA. POSN 493700N, 055250W FOR FILING ONLY. H2590/76 23.3.76 H2590/76 23.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H3943/88 9.11.89 H3943/88 9.11.89 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. POSN DISPROVED. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). AMENDED TO ABEY. 3.1.01 3.1.01 AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2001

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 20M S 0.75 W OF WOLF ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PORT TALBOT TO NANTES. 4 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1 & WWISL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 37.038 N,5 52.89 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF BREMEN wreck located?

The CITY OF BREMEN wreck is located at coordinates 49 37.038 N,5 52.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF BREMEN?

The seabed around the CITY OF BREMEN lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF BREMEN sink?

The CITY OF BREMEN sank on Apr 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF BREMEN discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF BREMEN was discovered in 1970.

What country did the CITY OF BREMEN belong to?

The CITY OF BREMEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF BREMEN carrying?

The CITY OF BREMEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF BREMEN?

The CITY OF BREMEN had a tonnage of 1258 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF BREMEN?

The CITY OF BREMEN is classified as a merchant vessel.