Brett Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brett Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.728 N,5 16.261 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.945467
  • Longitude: -5.271017
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRETT
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1989
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Surveying Details

HH232/354/01 19.4.89 LOCATED 10.4.89 IN 495641.5N, 051612W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.5 IN GEN DEPTH 33.5MTRS [LAT]. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.85, FOUL AT 25.8MTRS. (OCC HARWICH, TELEX 10.4.89). PART OF GALLEY FUNNEL & APPROX 130MTRS TOWROPE RECOVERED PRIOR TO SWEEP. (THV MERMAID, 11.4.89 & H525). CHART AS SW 24.5MTRS. - NM 1366/89. HH100/351/03 7.12.90 DIVED ON LATE NOVEMBER IN 495651N, 051613W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS ON SAND RIDGES. HAS SETTLED IN SEABED UP TO GUNWHALES. MAST IS LYING ACROSS THE STERN. SUPERSTRUCTURE STANDS 3.5-4MTRS HIGH. (J R ELLISS, 2.12.90). NCA. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE BEING TOWED BY TUG 'ARGUS T' FROM FALMOUTH TO MILFORD HAVEN. (FALMOUTH CG).

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FAQ

Where is the BRETT wreck located?

The BRETT wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.728 N,5 16.261 W.

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

The BRETT lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.728 N,5 16.261 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRETT?

The seabed around the BRETT lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the BRETT sink?

The BRETT sank on Apr 10, 1989.

When was the wreck of the BRETT discovered?

The wreck of the BRETT was discovered in 1989.

What country did the BRETT belong to?

The BRETT belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BRETT?

The BRETT is classified as a tug.

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