Ile De Brehat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ile de brehat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
40 37.3 N,14 13.383 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.621667
  • Longitude: 14.223050
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ILE DE BREHAT
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 125 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 6176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 VESSEL SANK 4M FROM CAPRI BREAKWATER LIGHT, GULF OF NAPLES. (WW2SL). NCA, POSN 403718N, 141323E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000198404 2.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 10. [ED2, DTD APRIL '16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1919 BY NORTHWEST STEEL CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE. GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK OUTSIDE NAPLES. CREW OF 48, SIX LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ILE DE BREHAT wreck located?

The ILE DE BREHAT wreck is located at coordinates 40 37.3 N,14 13.383 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ILE DE BREHAT?

The seabed around the ILE DE BREHAT lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the ILE DE BREHAT sink?

The ILE DE BREHAT sank on Feb 11, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ILE DE BREHAT discovered?

The wreck of the ILE DE BREHAT was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ILE DE BREHAT belong to?

The ILE DE BREHAT belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ILE DE BREHAT?

The ILE DE BREHAT had a tonnage of 6176 tons.

What type of wreck is the ILE DE BREHAT?

The ILE DE BREHAT is classified as a steam ship.