Bremer Western Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bremer western Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 11.189 N,17 29.814 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.186483
  • Longitude: 17.496900
Wreck Depth 48.9 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BREMER WESTERN
Type carrier
Length 83.2 m
Width 12.9 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 83
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 10
Tonnage 997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2024

Surveying Details

31.7.75 REPORTED SUNK IN OPEN SEA IN 550015N, 150030E APPROX. (LL 31.7.75). NCA. 30.9.04 DEPTH 49MTRS SHOWN IN 5511.070N, 1729.419E [WGD] ON BA 2369 [EDN 4 DTD 30.9.04]. HH100/351/22 19.4.06 DIVED 30.3.06 IN 5511.189N, 1729.814E [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 10MTRS. THIS IS MV 'BREMER WESTEN'. (M RULKA & S POPEK, BALTIC WRECKS ASSOCIATION, EMAIL DTD 18.4.06). AMEND DEPTH 49MTRS TO WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY FR LURSSEN, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRUNO BISCHOFF REEFEREI. PASSAGE BREMEN FOR KLAIPEDA. 6 MEN LOST, 7 RECOVERED. (MSD). SANK DURING STORM. (BALTIC WRECKS ASSOCIATION).

General Comments

DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 11.189 N,17 29.814 E
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FAQ

Where is the BREMER WESTERN wreck located?

The BREMER WESTERN wreck is located at coordinates 55 11.189 N,17 29.814 E.

How deep is the BREMER WESTERN and where exactly is it located?

The BREMER WESTERN lies at a depth of about 48.9 meters and is located at coordinates 55 11.189 N,17 29.814 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BREMER WESTERN?

The seabed around the BREMER WESTERN lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the BREMER WESTERN sink?

The BREMER WESTERN sank on Jul 27, 1975.

When was the wreck of the BREMER WESTERN discovered?

The wreck of the BREMER WESTERN was discovered in 1975.

What cargo was the BREMER WESTERN carrying?

The BREMER WESTERN was carrying general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BREMER WESTERN?

The BREMER WESTERN had a tonnage of 997 tons.

What type of wreck is the BREMER WESTERN?

The BREMER WESTERN is classified as a carrier.

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