Highland Brigade Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Highland brigade Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.81 N,1 5.404 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.580167
  • Longitude: -1.090067
Wreck Depth 15.89 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHLAND BRIGADE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 124
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 70
Tonnage 5669
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds,machinery and mechanical parts,personnel,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.4.18 TORPEDOED IN 503000N, 011400W & SANK IN 503500N, 010530W, 6 MILES S BY E FROM ST CATHERINES LT. (BOT MASTER). H1939/18 26.4.18 SUNK IN 503450N, 010520W. - NM 533/18 & 840/18. 15.7.18 POSN VERIFIED AND OCC G LT BUOY ESTABLISHED 350FT S OF WK. (DOCKET M36318). - NM 934/18. H4998/18 12.9.18 DEPTH OVER WK 6FMS. LT BUOY REMOVED. - NM 1069/18. 29.12.21 DEPTH OVER WK 6.75FMS. (CDR JACKSON, 1921, SURVEY [C8443/21]). BR STD. H3273/53 20.10.53 SALVAGE OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE. (NAVEAM 4748, 16.10.53). H3273/53 6.11.53 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMPLETED. (NAVEAM 4769, 4.11.53). H3273/53 5.2.60 LOCATED BY E/S IN 503450N, 010510W USING DECCA. CHAIN SWEEP, CLEAR AT 51FT, FOUL AT 54FT. GEN DEPTH 91 TO 96FT. MODERATE SWELL CONDITIONS MADE ACCURATE CLEARANCE TO 1FT IMPRACTICABLE. LIES E/W. NO SIGN OF DEEP. (THV BEACON). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 3FT. - NM 528/60. H899/64 10.3.64 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS IN MARCH 1964. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - NM 480(T)/64. H899/64 10.4.64 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMPLETED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - NM 680/64. H899/64 19.8.68 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS AUG & SEPT 1968. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H899/64 2.12.68 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMPLETED. BUOYS REMOVED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H899/64 2.2.70 SALVAGE OPERATIONS TO START. 6 RED UNLIT BUOYS & TWO LT BUOYS LAID. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - TNM 276/70. H899/64 2.7.70 SALVAGE OPS DISCONTINUED. BUOYS REMOVED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - TNM 276/70 CANCELLED. 28.3.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 15MTRS. NC 2045. 28.1.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 14.8MTRS. NC 2045. H1310/80 5.6.80 DIVED. LIES E/W, BOWS E. HIGHEST PART IS STERN STANDING 30FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 78FT [MLWS]. HEELED 45DEGS TO PORT. BOWS VERY LOW. (M WALSH, 23.5.80). NCA. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 LOCATED IN 5034.815N, 0105.438W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY E/S BUT LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. NOT INVESTIGATED WITH DCS3. LIES WITHIN AREA NOT FULLY SURVEYED DUE TO FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 962). RETAIN SW 14.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000165703 14.11.16 EXAM'D 14.11.16 IN 5034.810N, 0105.404W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. LENGTH 124MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS, HT 8.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 070/250 DEGS. THE WK IS WELL BROKEN UP WITH THE BOW ALMOST ENTIRELY MISSING. A SLIGHT LIST TO PORT SIDE. DEBRIS TO THE SOUTH OF THE WK. AREA OF SCOUR IN AREA OD DISPLACED BOW OF APPROX 1.5MTRS. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY W BEARDMORE & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NELSON LINE LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 653NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BUENOS AIRES. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING (AS REPORTED) 1000 TONS GOVERNMENT CARGO, 11 HEAD OF CATTLE, TIN INGOTS AND TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC-71.

General Comments

BROKEN UP WITH LITTLE REMAINS OF THE BOW, SLIGHT LIST TO PORT.

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FAQ

Where is the HIGHLAND BRIGADE wreck located?

The HIGHLAND BRIGADE wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.81 N,1 5.404 W.

How deep is the HIGHLAND BRIGADE and where exactly is it located?

The HIGHLAND BRIGADE lies at a depth of about 15.89 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.81 N,1 5.404 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHLAND BRIGADE?

The seabed around the HIGHLAND BRIGADE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the HIGHLAND BRIGADE sink?

The HIGHLAND BRIGADE sank on Apr 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HIGHLAND BRIGADE discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHLAND BRIGADE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HIGHLAND BRIGADE belong to?

The HIGHLAND BRIGADE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HIGHLAND BRIGADE carrying?

The HIGHLAND BRIGADE was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds,machinery and mechanical parts,personnel,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the HIGHLAND BRIGADE?

The HIGHLAND BRIGADE had a tonnage of 5669 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIGHLAND BRIGADE?

The HIGHLAND BRIGADE is classified as a steam ship.

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