Braga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Braga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.481 N,0 46.435 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.208017
  • Longitude: 0.773917
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAGA
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 155
Tonnage 1671
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2006

Surveying Details

H1102/61 28.3.61 H1102/61 28.3.61 SUNK IN PA 501000N, 003000E. (FRENCH NM 61 08 11 & LL). INS AS NDW PA. NC 2612. H1102/61 1.8.62 H1102/61 1.8.62 WK LOCATED IN 501225N, 004624E. (FRENCH NM 62 22 11). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 24.8.78 24.8.78 SHOWN AS WK 22MTRS ON FRENCH 5107 [1977 EDN]. BR STD. 6.3.92 6.3.92 EXAM'D 1974 IN 501229N, 004629E [EUR] USING HIFIX. ACCURACY 20MTRS. SONAR HEIGHT 9.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988). AMEND POSN. [OGB] POSN: 501223N, 004630E. BR STD. 12.3.98 12.3.98 LIES 155/355DEGS. IN ONE PIECE. WK IS NETTED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). NCA. 15.9.06 SEP 2006/000373179 15.9.06 WK 22MTRS SHOWN IN 5012.481N, 0046.435E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6824 [4TH EDN 2006]. BR STD.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, NET ON BOWS

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FAQ

Where is the BRAGA wreck located?

The BRAGA wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.481 N,0 46.435 E.

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

The BRAGA lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.481 N,0 46.435 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRAGA?

The seabed around the BRAGA lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the BRAGA sink?

The BRAGA sank on Feb 7, 1961.

When was the wreck of the BRAGA discovered?

The wreck of the BRAGA was discovered in 1961.

What country did the BRAGA belong to?

The BRAGA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BRAGA carrying?

The BRAGA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BRAGA?

The BRAGA had a tonnage of 1671 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAGA?

The BRAGA is classified as a motor vessel.

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