Brabant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Brabant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.534 N,0 5.817 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.058900
  • Longitude: -0.096950
Wreck Depth 4.87 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRABANT
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 43.1
Sonar Width 8.6
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 96
Tonnage 1492
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 004.8,015.4,001.7,215
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2021

Surveying Details

H375/17 16.1.17 MASTS FUNNEL AND UPPER WORKS VISIBLE ABOVE WATER 189DEGS 3.47M FROM FLAMBOROUGH LIGHT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS ST. - FNM 45/17. H3849/18 26.8.18 NOTHING FOUND. (VAEC 1918). 10.4.24 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H5079/29 6.8.29 LOCATED 111DEGS 3.4M FROM BRIDLINGTON QUAY LIGHT. SWEPT OVER, A LEAST DEPTH OF 21FT WAS FOUND. (HMS FITZROY, 1.8.29). - NM 1283/29. H2529/65 15.10.65 EXAM'D 540332N, 000540W USING HSA. LEAST E/S 25FT DEPTH IN GEN DEPTH 31FT. SCOUR 41FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 7.7.65). NCA. H1970/63 16.10.73 NOW 3FMS IN 540332N, 000544W. (HMS EGERIA HN 1/73). - NM 389/74. H2529/65 8.1.74 LOCATED IN 540332N, 000544W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LARGE WK LYING IN SCOUR. (HMS EGERIA). NCA. H4069/72 22.2.80 EXAM'D IN 540331N, 000541W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.23MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/79). NCA. H4069/72 5.3.80 EXAM'D 3 18.6.79 IN 540330.8N, 000542.0W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.3 IN GEN DEPTH 5.7MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.4MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/79). INS AS WK 4.3MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2011/000131153 2.8.11 LOCATED IN 5403.535N, 0005.817W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.58MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 12.7.11 FOR HI 1358). AMEND WK 4.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.10.11 LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 096/276 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). ONLY STERN SECTION AND TWO BOILERS LYING ATHWARTSHIPS SHOW. NCA. SEP 2021/000166150 8.8.20 EXAM�D 15.9.20 IN 5403.534N, 0005.817W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LENGTH 43.1MTRS, WIDTH 8.6MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 096/276 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 4.8MTRS, WIDTH 15.4MTRS, 1.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 215 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 2.8MTRS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). BROKEN INTO 2 SECTIONS WITH ONLY BOW AND 2 BOILERS VISIBLE. SECOND SECTION LOCATED 90MTRS SE OF MAIN WRECK. AMEND DW 4.8MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY FREDRIKSTAD NV, FREDRIDSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S GANGER ROLF. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CHRISTIANA FOR LONDON. STUCK MINE LAID BY UC-43. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN INTO 2 SECTIONS., WITH ONLY BOW AND 2 BOILERS VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 3.534 N,0 5.817 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRABANT wreck located?

The BRABANT wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.534 N,0 5.817 W.

How deep is the BRABANT and where exactly is it located?

The BRABANT lies at a depth of about 4.87 meters and is located at coordinates 54 3.534 N,0 5.817 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRABANT?

The seabed around the BRABANT lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BRABANT sink?

The BRABANT sank on Jan 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BRABANT discovered?

The wreck of the BRABANT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BRABANT belong to?

The BRABANT belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BRABANT carrying?

The BRABANT was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BRABANT?

The BRABANT had a tonnage of 1492 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRABANT?

The BRABANT is classified as a steam ship.

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