Branstone (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Branstone (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 4.814 N,0 1.595 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.080233
  • Longitude: 0.026583
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 419
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6789/24 31.5.60 POSN REPD BY MASTER OF SS MERKARA WAS 4M ESE FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD IN DEPTH OF 25FMS, OR 540636N, 000136E. (BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAV CO, 7.1.25). BRG & DIST PLOTS IN 540524N, 000127E. NCA. H2534/74 29.11.79 BAD OBSTN (WK) IN 540448N, 000142E. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS). COVERED BY WK IN 540441N, 000144E. NCA. H1942/76 9.3.81 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. ON EDGE OF SWEPT AREA. NOT SEARCHED FOR FURTHER. (SOISS HI 65/80) AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (MMT, HI1473). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN FOG WITH SS MERKARA. (LL). STEEL SS WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE BLYTH FOR IPSWICH. (SIBI) BUILT IN 1920 BY COLBY BROTHERS LTD/J.W. BROOKE, LOWESTOFT WITH AFT COMPOUND ENGINE OF 77HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. MACHINERY BY E & D.D SHIELDS CO LTD, N SHIELDS. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS MARKARA OFF FLAMBOROUGH HD. ALL CREW RESCUED. (C RACEY)

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FAQ

Where is the BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 4.814 N,0 1.595 E.

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

The seabed around the BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 14, 1924.

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

The wreck of the BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1924.

What country did the BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY)?

The BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 419 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRANSTONE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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