Olympic Bravery Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Olympic bravery Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 28.366 N,5 6.772 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.472767
  • Longitude: -5.112867
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLYMPIC BRAVERY
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 343 m
Width 51.9 m
Draught 27.3
Tonnage 126622
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.1.76 VESSEL HEADING 078DEGS. YOUC'H KREIZ ROCK ONLY ABOUT 60 FT TO STARBOARD. (LLOYDS VOL.223). 15.3.76 VESSEL BROKE IN TWO AT 07:00 ON 13.3.76 IN WINDS UP TO 110MPH. AFTER PART MOVED AWAY FROM FORE PART. (LLOYDS VOL.223). H3895/72 9.6.76 ST PA IN 482821N, 050654E [EUR]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3895/72 8.12.76 BOW SECTION IN 482826N, 050632W, MIDDLE IN 482825N, 050641W & STERN IN 482822N, 050646W. (FRENCH NM 76/42 /21). AMENDED TO STF BETWEEN 482826N, 050632; BOW, 482825N, 050641W; MIDDLE & 482822N, 050646W; STERN. BR STD. 16.1.78 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. LISTED IN 482828N, 050627.4W [EUR], TO DRY 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). HOWEVER, SHOWN AS FRENCH NM 76/42/21 ON FRENCH 5287. NCA. H1271/85 6.8.86 SHOWN AS ST IN 482822.5N, 050649W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984/85. BR STD. 23.2.88 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585119. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4828.366N, 0506.772W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

13.3.76 VESSEL, BUILT 1975 BY CHIANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE, ST NAZAIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OLYMPIC MARITIME. ON MAIDEN VOYAGE FROM BREST, IN BALLAST FOR TRIALS BEFORE HEADING TO FARSUND. DRIFTED ONTO ROCKS ABOUT 1M NE OF CREAC'H LT HO, USHANT, AFTER ENGINE FAILURE. TUGS FAILED TO REFLOAT THE VESSEL & IT WAS LATER ABANDONED. SEVERAL OF THE VESSELS TANKS WERE HOLED DUE TO THE VESSEL ROLLING & BUMPING THE ROCKY SEABED. VESSEL BROKE IN TWO ON 13.3.76. CLAIMED SETTLED FOR �19.6 MILLION , IT IS REPD THAT THE VESSEL WAS LATER SOLD TO A SCRAP DEALER FOR ONE FRENCH FRANC. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OLYMPIC BRAVERY wreck located?

The OLYMPIC BRAVERY wreck is located at coordinates 48 28.366 N,5 6.772 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLYMPIC BRAVERY?

The seabed around the OLYMPIC BRAVERY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the OLYMPIC BRAVERY sink?

The OLYMPIC BRAVERY sank on Jan 24, 1976.

When was the wreck of the OLYMPIC BRAVERY discovered?

The wreck of the OLYMPIC BRAVERY was discovered in 1976.

What country did the OLYMPIC BRAVERY belong to?

The OLYMPIC BRAVERY belonged to LR.

What cargo was the OLYMPIC BRAVERY carrying?

The OLYMPIC BRAVERY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the OLYMPIC BRAVERY?

The OLYMPIC BRAVERY had a tonnage of 126622 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLYMPIC BRAVERY?

The OLYMPIC BRAVERY is classified as a tanker.

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