Brandon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Brandon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 22.035 N,3 34.672 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.367250
  • Longitude: -3.577867
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRANDON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details HH232/500/03 13.11.95 HH232/500/03 13.11.95 SANK AT MOORING IN 502200N, 033436W [OGB]. MARKED BY BUOYS [UNLIT]. (DART HARBOUR AND NAVIGATION AUTHORITY LOCAL NM). HH232/500/03 13.11.95 HH232/500/03 13.11.95 VESSEL REMAINS SUNK. DIFFICULTY IN TRACING OWNER AND LIKELY TO BE THERE FOR SOME TIME. QUOTED POSN IS VERY CLOSE. MAST SHOWS AT LOW WATER. (TELECON HARBOUR MASTER/W.O. 13.11.95). INS AS DW PA. - NM 3919/95. HH232/500/03 24.9.96 HH232/500/03 24.9.96 ISOLATED DANGER BUOY LAID IN 502201.6N, 033437.7W [OGB]. POSN ACCURATE TO 20MTRS AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED PA. NO PART OF VESSEL SEEN AT ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. (QHM PLYMOUTH, HN DTD 11.9.96). 25.9.96 25.9.96 BOAT IS CURRENLY BEING LIFTED AND SHOULD BE REMOVED WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. ISOLATED DANGER BUOY IS TEMP ITEM AND WILL BE REMOVED. (DEPUTY HM/W O, TELECON). NCA YET. HH232/500/03 30.9.96 HH232/500/03 30.9.96 WK HAS NOW BEEN LIFTED AND PLACED IN DRYING AREA OF NOSS CREEK. BUOY WILL BE LIFTED BY 27.9.96. (D.HM/WO, TELECON 26.9.96). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 3594/96.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT MOORING.

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FAQ

Where is the BRANDON wreck located?

The BRANDON wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.035 N,3 34.672 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRANDON?

The seabed around the BRANDON lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BRANDON discovered?

The wreck of the BRANDON was discovered in 1995.

What country did the BRANDON belong to?

The BRANDON belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BRANDON?

The BRANDON is classified as a trawler.