Brado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.869 N,1 24.514 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.014483
  • Longitude: -1.408567
Wreck Depth 3.1 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRADO
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Tonnage 3658
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,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 1950
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2002

Surveying Details

H4246/50 27.6.50 BUOY MARKS S EDGE OF AREA 250 SQ FT, WHERE WRECKAGE HAS BEEN DUMPED. (T.I.C. 16.6.50). INS LEGEND 'WRECKAGE' WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE S IN 550052N, 012424W [OGB]. BR STD. H1248/69 16.12.69 REMAINS OF BRADO: THE ONLY WRECKAGE APPEARS TO BE SOME LARGE SECTIONS OF DOUBLE BOTTOM WHICH ARE LYING CLOSE TO INSIDE WALL OF NTH BREAKWATER. SOME PIECES ARE COMPLETE WITH LARGE WIRE LIFTING SLINGS AND SHACKLES. APPROX 3FMS WATER OVER WRECKAGE. (T W JOHNSON LTR DTD 8.12.69). H2433/71 30.3.72 BUOY NOW G CONL 271DEGS, 1085FT FROM N PIER LT. (TYNE NM 8/72). BR STD. H4246/50 26.11.79 SWEPT 25.7.79 AND FOUND CLEAR AT 3.1MTRS. INTEND TO REMOVE WRECK BUOY. (PORT OF TYNE AUTHORITY, 15.11.79). NCA YET. AWAIT REMOVAL OF BUOY. H4246/50 18.12.79 WK BUOY REMOVED (PORT OF TYNE AUTHORITY, 13.12.79). AMEND TO WK SW 3.1MTRS LYING 274.5 DEGS, 370MTRS FROM N PIER LT. DELETE WK BUOY. - NM 106/80. 16.5.88 NOT SHOWN ON P.T.A SURVEY DTD 1987 [M1161]. H4480/81 5.10.88 P.T.A CONFIRM WK HAS BEEN DISPERSED BY NATURAL WAVE ACTION. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1717/88.

Circumstances of loss

IN COLLISION. TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK CLOSE TO BREAKWATER. (WAR RISK OFFICE).

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FAQ

Where is the BRADO wreck located?

The BRADO wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.869 N,1 24.514 W.

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

The BRADO lies at a depth of about 3.1 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.869 N,1 24.514 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRADO?

The seabed around the BRADO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BRADO sink?

The BRADO sank on Mar 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BRADO discovered?

The wreck of the BRADO was discovered in 1950.

What country did the BRADO belong to?

The BRADO belonged to BE.

What cargo was the BRADO carrying?

The BRADO was carrying metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BRADO?

The BRADO had a tonnage of 3658 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRADO?

The BRADO is classified as a steam ship.

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