Brage Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Brage Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 28.66 N,10 14.266 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.477667
- Longitude: 10.237767
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
BRAGE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
133.2 m |
| Width |
18 m |
| Draught |
7 |
| Tonnage |
5954 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 6, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 17, 2015 |
Surveying Details
H2709/45 9.6.45 DW IN 542845N, 101423E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1601/45. H751/46 15.3.46 G CONL BUOY, GPFL(2) G, LAID CLOSE E OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 884/45). - NM 917/46. H751/46 6.5.46 BUOY NOW G CONL, FL G 6S, WITH E MARK. (HAMBURG NM 168/46). - NM 1432/46. H751/46 31.12.46 AMENDED TO WK 4.5MTRS [2.5FMS]. G SPAR, FL G, CLOSE E. R CONL N OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 1537/46). - NM 4159/46. H751/46 9.9.47 BUOY AMENDED TO G CONL, GPFL(2) G, CLOSE N OF WK. DELETE E LT BUOY. (HAMBURG NM 1281/47). - NM 2316/47. H751/46 9.8.52 AMENDED TO WK 11.9MTRS [6.5FMS]. G CAN BUOY CLOSE NE. (HAMBURG NM 2001/52). - NM 1479/52. H685/51 14.4.59 LEAST DEPTH NOW 13.5MTRS [7FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4826/58). - NM 420/59. [BUOY RETAINED]. H685/51 12.3.63 AMENDED TO WK SW 13.5MTRS. BUOY DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 4497/62). - NM 529/63. H3516/72 2.3.79 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.1MTRS [7FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 499/79). BR STD. HH100/351/08 13.12.93 DIVED ON 30.5.93 IN 542841N, 101423E. LEAST DEPTH 16MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS [NO TIDAL REDUCTION]. WKGE, OVER 150MTRS LONG, LIES N/S AND COMPRISES LARGE PLATES AND RIBS - MOSTLY FLATTENED. BUT SOME SECTIONS STILL STAND 5MTRS PROUD OF SAND SEABED. UPRIGHT PLATES COVERED WITH SEA ANEMONES, NOT MANY FISH. (SGT S J ROBERTS). NCA. SEP 2015/000228426 17.11.15 SHOWN AS SW 14.3MTRS IN 5428.660N, 1014.266E [WGD] ON GERMAN 32. [ED10, COR TO 9.10.15]. AMEND TO SW 14.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1937 BY NORDSEEWERKE EMDEN GMBH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEEREEDERI FRIGGA. COMPOUND ENGINES OF 313 NHP. STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN KIEL BAY. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 28.66 N,10 14.266 E
Brage on Wreck Map
Brage Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BRAGE wreck located?
The BRAGE wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.66 N,10 14.266 E.
How deep is the BRAGE and where exactly is it located?
The BRAGE lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.66 N,10 14.266 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BRAGE?
The seabed around the BRAGE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the BRAGE sink?
The BRAGE sank on May 6, 1940.
When was the wreck of the BRAGE discovered?
The wreck of the BRAGE was discovered in 1945.
What country did the BRAGE belong to?
The BRAGE belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the BRAGE?
The BRAGE had a tonnage of 5954 tons.
What type of wreck is the BRAGE?
The BRAGE is classified as a steam ship.