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 |
|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 27, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILE BEING TOWED BY TUG 'ARGUS T' FROM FALMOUTH TO MILFORD HAVEN. (FALMOUTH CG).
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