Bretagne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bretagne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 42.818 N,1 42.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.713633
  • Longitude: -1.701717
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRETAGNE
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 68.9 m
Width 11.1 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 1110
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.4.17 SUNK IN 574250N, 014200W. H4087/26 24.6.26 ERASED WK FROM 2182B & INS NDW (1917) (PA) ON 1409. 10.6.74 USCPA 40MTRS ON NC 213. HH091/155/01 15.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY GERGENS MEK VAERKS, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DANSK-FRANSKE DMPSK. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 116HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NORTH SHIELDS FOR COPENHAGEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY UC-45. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BRETAGNE wreck located?

The BRETAGNE wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.818 N,1 42.103 W.

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

The BRETAGNE lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 57 42.818 N,1 42.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRETAGNE?

The seabed around the BRETAGNE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the BRETAGNE sink?

The BRETAGNE sank on Apr 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BRETAGNE discovered?

The wreck of the BRETAGNE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BRETAGNE belong to?

The BRETAGNE belonged to DK.

What cargo was the BRETAGNE carrying?

The BRETAGNE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRETAGNE?

The BRETAGNE had a tonnage of 1110 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRETAGNE?

The BRETAGNE is classified as a steam ship.

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