Brava Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brava Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.516 N,5 7.545 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.575267
  • Longitude: -5.125750
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAVA
Type steam ship
Flag PT
Length 96.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 12.6
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 129
Tonnage 3184
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2011

Surveying Details

H2537/28 27.8.28 H2537/28 27.8.28 SANK 3.5M NW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). NCA. H7613/52 5.12.52 H7613/52 5.12.52 SONAR CONTACT IN 503400N, 050830W, APPROX. (AUBD 301/108). CHART AS NDWPA. NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 AMEND USCPA 15MTRS. NE 1178. 25.1.73 25.1.73 AMEND USCPA 28MTRS. NE 1156. H1247/69 4.5.78 H1247/69 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 25MTRS IN 503435N, 050650W. NC 1178. H1247/69 17.5.79 H1247/69 17.5.79 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 503416N, 050630W, APPROX USING DECCA. NOT FURTHER EXAM'D. (R DAVIES, 14.5.79). NCA YET. HH100/351/4 18.3.91 HH100/351/4 18.3.91 NO WK FOUND HERE WHEN DIVED OR WHEN SURROUNDING AREA WAS SEARCHED USING E/S. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA YET. 24.11.11 24.11.11 LOCATED 26.3.10 IN 5034.516N, 0507.545W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.14 IN GEN DEPTH 47.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 12.6MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 1.91MTRS. LIES 129/309 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). PROBABLE DEBRIS. AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 125 WHILE ON PASSAGE BORDEAUX TO CARDIFF. (WW1SL; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES; DER KREIG ZUR SEE; DOD). UB 125 ALSO SANK AMERICAN SS LAKE OWENS [16731] AT SAME PLACE SAME TIME.

General Comments

?WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the BRAVA wreck located?

The BRAVA wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.516 N,5 7.545 W.

How deep is the BRAVA and where exactly is it located?

The BRAVA lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.516 N,5 7.545 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRAVA?

The seabed around the BRAVA lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the BRAVA sink?

The BRAVA sank on Sep 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BRAVA discovered?

The wreck of the BRAVA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BRAVA belong to?

The BRAVA belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the BRAVA?

The BRAVA had a tonnage of 3184 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAVA?

The BRAVA is classified as a steam ship.

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