Brandenburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brandenburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 10 N,16 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.166667
  • Longitude: -16.633333
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRANDENBURG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 5
Tonnage 1473
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 NDW IN 361000N, 163800W IN 4500MTRS. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1910 BY GREENOCK & GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES CURRIE & CO.. ON PASSAGE FROM VILLA REAL TO OBAN & LEITH. WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-37 WHILE IN CONVOY IN THE ATLANTIC. ALL 23 CREW LOST, TOGETHER WITH 30 SURVIVORS FROM SS COURLAND, SUNK THE PREVIOUS DAY. (LLOYDS WW2SL, DODS, & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BRANDENBURG wreck located?

The BRANDENBURG wreck is located at coordinates 36 10 N,16 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRANDENBURG?

The seabed around the BRANDENBURG lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the BRANDENBURG sink?

The BRANDENBURG sank on Feb 10, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BRANDENBURG discovered?

The wreck of the BRANDENBURG was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BRANDENBURG belong to?

The BRANDENBURG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRANDENBURG carrying?

The BRANDENBURG was carrying minerals,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the BRANDENBURG?

The BRANDENBURG had a tonnage of 1473 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRANDENBURG?

The BRANDENBURG is classified as a steam ship.

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