Braconash (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Braconash (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 54.023 N,0 56.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.900383
  • Longitude: -0.941667
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRACONASH (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.2 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 9
Tonnage 192
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1916
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2002

Surveying Details

SUNK 18 MILES SE OF THE TYNE. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). H460/67 30.3.67 H460/67 30.3.67 WK LOCATED IN 545405N, 005639W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 210FT IN GEN DEPTH 246FT. SCOUR DEPTH 251FT. GOOD CONTACT FROM NE. LARGE WRECK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS 14.6.66). INS AS WK 35FMS. BR STD. H3221/70 25.2.71 H3221/70 25.2.71 WRECK LOCATED USING SECTOR SCANNING SONAR. RESEMBLES A SUNKEN DRILLING RIG WITH TWO MAST-LIKE PROJECTIONS - ONE TALLER THAN OTHER. SONAR HT 32.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 68.5MTRS, GIVING LEAST DEPTH OF 36MTRS. (RV CLIONE, 3.8.70). AMEND TO WK 20FMS. BR STD. 17.5.73 17.5.73 AMEND TO WK 64MTRS. NC 152. H3221/70 10.2.77 H3221/70 10.2.77 AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. BR STD. H6330/87 11.11.88 H6330/87 11.11.88 EXAM'D 26.6.88 IN 545401N, 005624W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.8 IN GEN DEPTH 71.1MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 72.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 009/189 DEG. APPEARS TO BE SOLID WITH POSSIBLE MASTLIKE PROJECTION. HEIGHT AND DESCRIPTION REPORTED BY RV CLIONE IS DOES NOT AGREE WITH THAT FOUND DURING CURRENT EXAMINATION. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). AMEND TO WK 64MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CASPIANA. BUILT IN 1901 BY MACKENZIE & THOMPSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE DON FISHING CO, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 65HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE FROM NORTH SHIELDS FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED.

General Comments

SOLID WITH ?MASTLIKE PROJECTION

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 54.023 N,0 56.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 54.023 N,0 56.5 W.

How deep is the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 54 54.023 N,0 56.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY)?

The BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 192 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRACONASH (POSSIBLY)?

The BRACONASH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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