Brazilian Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Brazilian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.115 N,3 7.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.501917
  • Longitude: -3.118000
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRAZILIAN
Type steam ship
Length 116.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3496
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Surveying Details

11.4.1881 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 11.4.1881 & 14.7.1881. OWING TO THE SCOURING AWAY OF THE BANK, THE REMAINS OF THE WK BECAME EXPOSED AND A DANGER TO NAVIGATION IN 1892. BROKEN UP BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 6.7.1892 AND 28.8.1892. DEPTH 3FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 0FMS 3FT. 28.2.74 28.2.74 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 1951. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533006N, 030700W. NE 1951.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON GREAT BURBO BANK AT HW ABOUT 150FMS NW HALF W FROM C4 RED BUOY. BROKE IN TWO AS THE TIDE FELL.

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BRAZILIAN wreck located?

The BRAZILIAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.115 N,3 7.08 W.

When did the BRAZILIAN sink?

The BRAZILIAN sank on Jan 4, 1881.

When was the wreck of the BRAZILIAN discovered?

The wreck of the BRAZILIAN was discovered in 1881.

What was the tonnage of the BRAZILIAN?

The BRAZILIAN had a tonnage of 3496 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRAZILIAN?

The BRAZILIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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