Braat Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Braat ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.001 N,1 19.374 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.500017
  • Longitude: -1.322900
Wreck Depth 31.83 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAAT II
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 35
Tonnage 1834
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2021

Surveying Details

8.3.18 SS BRAAT II SUNK IN 502800N, 012200W. SANK AT ONCE. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M12127). H6391/19 BRAAT II SUNK 7MILES SW BY S OF ST CATHERINES PT. (LL WW1). 16.3.18 SS LONDONIER IN 503100N, 011900W. (IOSA MASTER, DOCKET M13700). 23.3.18 WK IN 503100N, 011900W, 10MILES WSW OF ST CATHERINES. (AP PORTSMOUTH, DOCKET M07900). H3287/24 12.5.24 H3287/24 12.5.24 AMENDED WK SYMBOL TO DW IN 503100N, 011900W. BR STD. H4607/28 27.7.28 SURVEY MADE IN VICINITY BUT NO OBSTN LOCATED. (TH 27.7.28). DELETED BY NM. H1098/57 8.3.37 CHARTED AS NDW ON F016. 25.3.41 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. NC 2012. H6897/55 19.12.55 LOCATED IN 502958N, 011916W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 16FMS, GEN DEPTH 20FMS. SEA BED HARD SAND. E/S TRACE HELD. (HMS SCOTT, 31.10.55). AMENDED TO WK 16FMS [29MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. NE 2045. H2555/74 19.3.74 WK IN 502959N, 011916W USING HSA. DECCA USED. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.0MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPROX 300FT LONG, LYING 045/225DEGS & GIVES ONLY VERY POOR SONAR RESPONSE. (SCES). AMENDED SW 30MTRS. NC 2045 & NC 2450. HH090/962/01 4.12.02 EXAM'D 31.7.02 IN 5030.001N, 0119.373W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.8, FOUL 32.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.4 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 120/300 DEGS. APEARS TO BE BROKEN INTO THREE MAIN PIECES. STATED BY M WOODWARD TO NOT BE THE LONDONIER. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 31MTRS. BR STD. 13.5.05 THIS IS NOT THE LONDONIER. SEE [18965]. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). 2.2.07 THIS IS BRAAT II. STANDS 6MTRS IN 40MTRS ON ROCKY SEABED WITH BOWS NE. BRIDGE STEERING POSN REMOVED. SERIAL NUMBER CHECKED AGAINST ARCHIVES AND FOUND TO HAVE BEEN SOLD TO A/S FORNJOT (FINN FRIIS & CO) IN 1914. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 5.10.21 EXAM�D 3.10.20 IN 5030.001N, 0119.374W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.83TRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 035/215 DEGS. LARGELY BROKEN UP. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FORNJOT, EX-TRUDVANG. BUILT IN 1914 BY FREDRIKSTAD MEK VERKS, FREIDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SHIPSAKTIES BRAATT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 188NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-30. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN INTO THREE MAIN PIECES, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the BRAAT II wreck located?

The BRAAT II wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.001 N,1 19.374 W.

How deep is the BRAAT II and where exactly is it located?

The BRAAT II lies at a depth of about 31.83 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.001 N,1 19.374 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRAAT II?

The seabed around the BRAAT II lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the BRAAT II sink?

The BRAAT II sank on Mar 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BRAAT II discovered?

The wreck of the BRAAT II was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BRAAT II belong to?

The BRAAT II belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BRAAT II carrying?

The BRAAT II was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRAAT II?

The BRAAT II had a tonnage of 1834 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAAT II?

The BRAAT II is classified as a steam ship.

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