Brandaris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brandaris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 35 N,3 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.583333
  • Longitude: -3.166667
Wreck Depth 120 m
Water Depth 135 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRANDARIS
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 45.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 473
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2001

Surveying Details

H5350/53 18.3.69 H5350/53 18.3.69 SANK 80M W OF R GIRONDE ENTRANCE IN GEN DEPTH 75FMS APPROX. (LLOYDS, APR 1968). 12.12.84 12.12.84 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 453500N, 031000W ON FRENCH 6990 [1984 EDN]. GEN DEPTH 135MTRS. 15.8.89 15.8.89 WK 120MTRS IN 453500N, 031000W. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 135MTRS. SOURCE GIVEN AS BRITISH INFORMATION. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14553002). 29.7.93 29.7.93 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 120MTRS IN 453500N, 031000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6990 [1992 EDN][SCALE 1:355000]. CHART AS WK USC 120MTRS. BR STD. BA 1104 STS FOR PA.

General Comments

Chart No: BA 1104

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FAQ

Where is the BRANDARIS wreck located?

The BRANDARIS wreck is located at coordinates 45 35 N,3 10 W.

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

The BRANDARIS lies at a depth of about 120 meters and is located at coordinates 45 35 N,3 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRANDARIS?

The seabed around the BRANDARIS lies at approximately 135 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BRANDARIS discovered?

The wreck of the BRANDARIS was discovered in 1968.

What country did the BRANDARIS belong to?

The BRANDARIS belonged to NL.

What cargo was the BRANDARIS carrying?

The BRANDARIS was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BRANDARIS?

The BRANDARIS had a tonnage of 473 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRANDARIS?

The BRANDARIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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