Bretonne (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bretonne (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.663 N,5 1.227 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.077717
  • Longitude: -5.020450
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRETONNE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Sonar Length 76
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 10
Tonnage 1035
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1923
Bottom Texture Silt
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH090/521/01 27.1.92 WK, LYING IN TWO PARTS, EXAM'D 27.6.91 IN 500437N, 050109.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LIES 010/190DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 521). INS AS WK 47MTRS. BR STD. 1.6.00 DIVED IN 5004.633N, 0501.151W [WGD] USING DGPS. THIS IS THE POSN OF THE STERN. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES INTACT WITH BOW S. BOW AND STERN INTACT, MIDSHIPS APPARENTLY COLLAPSED. STERN LISTS 15DEGS TO STBD. LENGTH 85MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. PROBABLY 1000-2000 TONS. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 1.6.00). NCA. 5.6.00 CONSIDERED TO BE 'BRETONNE'. STERN LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE. 12FT GAP BETWEEN STERN AND BOW WHERE MIDSHIPS COLLAPSED. BOW INVERTED WITH 2.5FT GAP BETWEEN TOP OF HULL AND SEABED, WITH UPPERWORKS EMBEDDED IN SILT. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 5.6.00). HH232/420/06 15.12.04 EXAM'D IN 5004.658N, 0501.232E [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.9MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES N/S. (RESON/FATHOMS SURVEY DTD 18.10.04). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2017/000321067 12.12.17 LOCATED IN 2017 IN 5004.663N, 0501.227W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46 MTRS. (FALMOUTH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS). Amend NDW 46MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR CAEN. SANK OFF PORTHALLOW FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS BIRVILLE. (SIBI).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, COLLAPSED MIDSHIPS, BOW S, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.663 N,5 1.227 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRETONNE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BRETONNE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.663 N,5 1.227 W.

How deep is the BRETONNE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BRETONNE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.663 N,5 1.227 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRETONNE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BRETONNE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the BRETONNE (PROBABLY) sink?

The BRETONNE (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 29, 1923.

When was the wreck of the BRETONNE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BRETONNE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the BRETONNE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BRETONNE (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the BRETONNE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BRETONNE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BRETONNE (PROBABLY)?

The BRETONNE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1035 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRETONNE (PROBABLY)?

The BRETONNE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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