Bramham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bramham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.403 N,4 56.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.990050
  • Longitude: -4.942717
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAMHAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 84.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Shadow Height 9
Tonnage 1978
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN 495835.01N, 045640.01W, 10M E BY S FROM LIZARD. (BMVS). H3110/72 28.11.73 NOT FOUND AFTER CONSIDERABLE SEARCH AROUND POSN AREA 9C BY 6C. CONSIDER DOUBTFUL EXISTENCE. (HMS HECATE, 1973). SHOWN AS AREA 5C BY 10C SEARCHED WITH E/S AND SONAR ON SURVEY [K6546/9]. H2979/74 18.2.76 FF REPD IN 495849N, 045621W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, HYDROSERVE LTD., 29.1.76). H1309/75 6.7.76 WK REPORTED IN 495849N, 045621W USING DECCA. (CPO CAKEBREAD, RNAS CULDROSE). 17.5.78 VESSEL COULD ALSO BE 'BEATRICE' [SEE [22865] IN 495336N, 045618W]. CHART AS WK USC 50MTRS. NC 2565. 5.7.85 WK, STANDING 5FMS ABOVE SEABED, IN 495922N, 045630W USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). AMEND TO WK 64MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BARRY FOR ROUEN. SUNK BY MINE 10M E BY S OF THE LIZARD. 1 LIFE LOST. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BRAMHAM wreck located?

The BRAMHAM wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.403 N,4 56.563 W.

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

The BRAMHAM lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.403 N,4 56.563 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRAMHAM?

The seabed around the BRAMHAM lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the BRAMHAM sink?

The BRAMHAM sank on Jul 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BRAMHAM discovered?

The wreck of the BRAMHAM was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BRAMHAM belong to?

The BRAMHAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRAMHAM carrying?

The BRAMHAM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRAMHAM?

The BRAMHAM had a tonnage of 1978 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAMHAM?

The BRAMHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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