Breckland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Breckland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.4 N,2 39.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.606667
  • Longitude: -2.663333
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRECKLAND
Type dredger
Tonnage 1181
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 2004
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers LIT WITH SINGLE WHITE LIGHT
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2004

Surveying Details

HH218/450/07 10.9.04 STRANDED IN 5136.4N, 0239.8W [WGD]. LIT BY SINGLE ALL ROUND WHITE LIGHT. (GLOUCESTER HARBOUR NM 3/04). INS AS ST. BR STD. 14.9.04 VESSEL IS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AT HIGH TIDE & FULLY VISIBLE AT LOW TIDE. (LL, 9.9.04) NFA. HH218/450/07 17.9.04 OPERATIONS TO REFLOAT & REMOVE VESSEL PLANNED FOR NEXT WEEK. (M JOHNSON, GLOUCESTER HARBOUR TRUSTEES, E-MAIL DTD 13.9.04). NCA. HH218/450/07 21.9.04 VESSEL HAS NOW BEEN MOVED TO A POSN 'OFF THE CHART'. NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED. (M JOHNSON, EMAIL DTD 16.9.04). AMEND LIFT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

9.9.04 BUILT 1960, HIT A ROCK AT THE MOUTH OF RIVER WYE, ON PASSAGE TO CHEPSTOW. (LL, 8/9.9.04)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 36.4 N,2 39.8 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRECKLAND wreck located?

The BRECKLAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.4 N,2 39.8 W.

When did the BRECKLAND sink?

The BRECKLAND sank on Sep 2, 2004.

When was the wreck of the BRECKLAND discovered?

The wreck of the BRECKLAND was discovered in 2004.

What was the tonnage of the BRECKLAND?

The BRECKLAND had a tonnage of 1181 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRECKLAND?

The BRECKLAND is classified as a dredger.

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