Brabo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brabo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.672 N,1 24.597 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.011200
  • Longitude: -1.409950
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRABO
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 103.6 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 3658
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1942
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1951
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2025

Surveying Details

H01099/42 15.4.43 POSN 550040N, 012430W [OGB], OR 230DEG, 2020FT FROM TYNE N PIER LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - TFNM 766/43. H01099/42 6.10.44 DWP WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 2135/44. H01099/44 13.11.44 AMEND POSN: BOW 231DEGS, 1890FT FROM N PIER LT; STERN 026DEGS, 340FT FROM BOW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H01099/42 19.3.51 DELETE WK AND BUOY. (TYNE IMPROVEMENT COMM). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NMS 2243/50 & 639/51. [NO DATE] SOME PARTS OF WRECKAGE EXIST IN 550052N, 012424W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NFA. RSDRA2024000103115 28.5.24 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2022. (HMS MAGPIE, HI 1748). NFA. RSDRA2025000327140 27.06.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PORT OF TYNE SURVEY, DTD 28.05.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000425410 12.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PORT OF TYNE SURVEY, DTD 14.08.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX- LAIMDOTA ['40], EX- CARNAC, EX- FEDERICA, BUILT 1899 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300HP, 3 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RANKIN & BLACKMORE, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARMEMENT AMVERSOIS S.A. PASSAGE HALIFAX FOR LONDON. BEACHED AS SHIELS FOLLOWING A COLLISION OFF BLYTH. BADLY DAMAGED IN A GALE. PARTLY BROKEN FOR SCRAP AFTER BEING DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the BRABO wreck located?

The BRABO wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.672 N,1 24.597 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRABO?

The seabed around the BRABO lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the BRABO sink?

The BRABO sank on Mar 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BRABO discovered?

The wreck of the BRABO was discovered in 1943.

What country did the BRABO belong to?

The BRABO belonged to BE.

What cargo was the BRABO carrying?

The BRABO was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BRABO?

The BRABO had a tonnage of 3658 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRABO?

The BRABO is classified as a steam ship.

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