Branksea (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Branksea (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 1.456 N,1 59.92 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.024267
  • Longitude: -1.998667
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 34.2 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 110
Tonnage 214
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2010

Surveying Details

H0251/40 10.2.40 SANK 090 DEG, 3 MILES OFF GIRDLENESS. (NOIC ABERDEEN). NCA. H0251/40 2.8.40 LIES IN 570000N, 020200W IN 30FMS. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (C IN C ROSYTH). FOR FILING ONLY NCA. HH091/155/01 1.3.10 SEP 2010/000097684 EXAM'D 2.9.09 IN 5701.456N, 0159.920W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.77 IN GEN DEPTH 60.77MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT. PROBABLY BROKEN TOWARDS NW END WITH CENTRE COLLAPSED. INS AS WK 53MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY EDWARDS & SYMES, MILLWALL, LONDON. PURCHASED IN 1940 BY THE ADMIRALTY TO BE SCUTTLED AT SCAPA FLOW AS A BLOCKSHIP. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 275NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FOR SCAPA FLOW UNDER TOW OF PRIZEMAN. SANK SUDDENLY. SEA SMOOTH, NO EXPLOSION OR WARNING. (NOIC ABERDEEN & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN AT NW END, CENTRE COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 1.456 N,1 59.92 W.

How deep is the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 57 1.456 N,1 59.92 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY)?

The BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 214 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY)?

The BRANKSEA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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