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
  • 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 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
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.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE APPROX 6M ESE OF BEACHY HEAD WHILE ON PASSAGE GRIMSBY TO PORTSMOUTH. (LL WW1).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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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.

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