Branksome Chine (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Branksome chine (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 41.065 N,0 20.368 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.684417
- Longitude: 0.339467
|
| Wreck Depth |
24.45 m
|
| Water Depth |
28 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
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steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
78 |
| Sonar Width |
14 |
| Shadow Height |
6 |
| Orientation |
170 |
| Tonnage |
2026 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 23, 1915
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,1,17,7 |
| Scour Dimensions |
060,,003,070 |
| Original Detection Year |
1915 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 26, 2015 |
Surveying Details
SANK 6 MILES E BY S 0.75 S FROM BEACHY HEAD. (WW1SL). 6M ESE OF BEACHY HEAD. (LL WW1). H4959/73 7.5.75 LOCATED 21.10.74 IN 504106N, 002030E [OGB] USING HFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.7 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED FLAT. LENGTH 200FT. WISPY E/S RETURNS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 23.5MTRS. BR STD. H1289/77 24.10.77 COASTER REPD IN 504105N, 002015E. UPRIGHT, LYING SE/NW, WITH STERN SE. 4 HOLDS, BRIDGE AMIDSHIPS, HIGHEST POINT 30FT. WK IS BADLY SILTED. (R J TODD). H1310/86/29 26.11.86 DIVED. INTACT AND UPRIGHT, BUT WITH BOW STOVED IN. COLLAPSED BRIDGE AND ENGINE AMIDSHIPS STAND 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. HOLDS SILTED UP. MAST LIES ACROSS WK ASTERN OF ENGINE. ABOUT 80MTRS LONG. LIES WITH BOW SE. (T W BENNETTO, 28.10.86). HH100/351/05 8.5.92 LOCATED IN 504057N, 002024E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA.STANDS 40FT HIGH AND LIES NE/SW, STERN SE. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 15.11.94 IN 504103.8N, 002022.0E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.2 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 SHADOW. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT WITH PIECES OF DEBRIS IN VICINITY. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). RETAIN AS WK 23.5MTRS IN 50 4101.6N, 002027.7E [OGB]. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 01.07.15, WK SHOWN IN 5041.065N, 0020.368E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.45MTRS. LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 6MTRS. SCOUR LENGTH 60MTRS, DEPTH 3MTRS TOWARDS 070. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 24TRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE APPROX 6M ESE OF BEACHY HEAD WHILE ON PASSAGE GRIMSBY TO PORTSMOUTH. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 41.065 N,0 20.368 E
Branksome Chine (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Branksome Chine (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.065 N,0 20.368 E.
How deep is the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 24.45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.065 N,0 20.368 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.
When did the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) sink?
The BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 23, 1915.
When was the wreck of the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.
What country did the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY)?
The BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2026 tons.
What type of wreck is the BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY)?
The BRANKSOME CHINE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT