Brestois Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brestois Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.45 N,1 31.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.457500
  • Longitude: -1.517517
Wreck Depth 33.76 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRESTOIS
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 45.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 6.5
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 75
Tonnage 348
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2021

Surveying Details

HH090/962/01 17.12.02 EXAM'D 13.7.02 IN 5027.448N, 0131.079W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.5, FOUL 33.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.8 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS SW 33MTRS. BR STD. 28.4.05 THIS IS THE BRESTIOS. IDENTIFIED BY THE TELEGRAPH AND FRENCH AMMUNITION. PARTIALY BURIED IN SANDWAVE AREA ON HARD CHALK SEABED. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 13.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5027.451N, 0131.051W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.76TRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 075/255 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 OF IRON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHEVIOLETTE FRERES. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 44 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CHERBOURG FOR CARDIFF. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS PENMOUNT OF FALMOUTH. (SIBI).

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the BRESTOIS wreck located?

The BRESTOIS wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.45 N,1 31.051 W.

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

The BRESTOIS lies at a depth of about 33.76 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.45 N,1 31.051 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRESTOIS?

The seabed around the BRESTOIS lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the BRESTOIS sink?

The BRESTOIS sank on Mar 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BRESTOIS discovered?

The wreck of the BRESTOIS was discovered in 2002.

What country did the BRESTOIS belong to?

The BRESTOIS belonged to FR.

What cargo was the BRESTOIS carrying?

The BRESTOIS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRESTOIS?

The BRESTOIS had a tonnage of 348 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRESTOIS?

The BRESTOIS is classified as a steam ship.

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