Bradda Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Bradda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.781 N,3 7.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.546350
  • Longitude: -3.119667
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRADDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 32.6 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 239
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1936
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2001

Surveying Details

H406/36 13.1.36 POSN 533246N, 030706W OR 261DEG 7C FROM FORMBY PT. (MDHB NM). INS AS ST WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE W. - NM 121/36. H406/36 27.7.36 DELETE. - NM 1477/36. 24.4.73 NM ISSUED AT TIME OF SINKING AND AN UNLIT BUOY PLACED. SUBSEQUENTLY DIRECTED BY MARINE COMMITTEE THAT THE WRECK BE DESTROYED. CORRESPONDENCE WITH 'ISLE OF MAN TIMES' AS TO LIFESAVING COMMUNICATIONS ETC. ALSO WITH BOT CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO IMPROVEMENT IN RANGE OF LT VESSELS. DEPTH 1FT ABOVE LBD. POSN 533248N, 030708. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 24.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533246N, 030706W. NE 1951.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED & SANK. 5 LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the BRADDA wreck located?

The BRADDA wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.781 N,3 7.18 W.

When did the BRADDA sink?

The BRADDA sank on Jan 10, 1936.

When was the wreck of the BRADDA discovered?

The wreck of the BRADDA was discovered in 1936.

What country did the BRADDA belong to?

The BRADDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRADDA carrying?

The BRADDA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRADDA?

The BRADDA had a tonnage of 239 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRADDA?

The BRADDA is classified as a steam ship.

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