Brenda Denise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brenda denise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.034 N,5 48.058 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.300567
  • Longitude: -5.800967
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRENDA DENISE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 1987

Surveying Details

H5279/77 15.5.80 SANK IN APPROX 501800N, 054800W [OGB]. DEPTH OF WATER 14-24FMS. (LL, 12.5.80). CHART AS USCPA 30MTRS. BR STD. H3842/86 24.8.87 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 5C OF LISTED POSN. CONSIDERED THAT WOODEN WK OF THIS SIZE WOULD HAVE QUICKLY BROKEN UP IN THIS AREA OF DRAMATIC ROCK PINNACLES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 361). DELETE. - NM 2930/81. 6.1.12 NOT LOCATED 13.10.09 USING M/B. MINOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY LOCATED 400MTRS W OF LISTED POSN, UNLIKELY TO BE A WK. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA. SEP 2020/000315173 30.12.20 NOT LOCATED BY BDC IN M/B DATASET (2015). (CEFAS SURVEY 2014/2015). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. WAS MAKING WATER ABOUT 6M OFF PENDEEN LIGHT. TWO CREW TAKEN FROM LIFERAFT BY MV WOOLACOMBE. LATER SANK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BRENDA DENISE wreck located?

The BRENDA DENISE wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.034 N,5 48.058 W.

How deep is the BRENDA DENISE and where exactly is it located?

The BRENDA DENISE lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.034 N,5 48.058 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRENDA DENISE?

The seabed around the BRENDA DENISE lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the BRENDA DENISE sink?

The BRENDA DENISE sank on May 9, 1980.

When was the wreck of the BRENDA DENISE discovered?

The wreck of the BRENDA DENISE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the BRENDA DENISE belong to?

The BRENDA DENISE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRENDA DENISE?

The BRENDA DENISE had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRENDA DENISE?

The BRENDA DENISE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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