Where is the BRIARBANK wreck located?

The BRIARBANK wreck is located at coordinates 58 31.226 N,4 39.314 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIARBANK?

The seabed around the BRIARBANK lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

The BRIARBANK sank on Nov 15, 1969.

The wreck of the BRIARBANK was discovered in 1969.

The BRIARBANK had a tonnage of 61 tons.

The BRIARBANK is classified as a fishing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Briarbank Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	58 31.226 N,4 39.314 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 58.520433 Longitude: -4.655233
Water Depth	48 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	BRIARBANK
Type	fishing vessel
Flag	GB
Length	22.3 m
Tonnage	61
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Nov 15, 1969
Original Detection Year	1969
Last Detection Year	2010
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H1712/56 3.12.69 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 583114N, 043819W, NEAR MINOR LIGHT LOCH ERIBOLL IN 30FMS. (CG WICK & LL, 25.11.69). 21.9.77 INS AS NDW PA IN 583115N, 043914W. NC 2076. 31.12.80 AMEND TO WK USC PA 30MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. 11.12.04 EUT POSN: 5831.226N, 0439.314W. NE 2076. SEP 2015/000200999 6.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (DS31, BGS SURVEY 2010). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date	Nov 6, 2015

25.11.69 SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK IN VICINITY OF MINOR LIGHT AT ENTRANCE TO LOCH ERIBOLL, SUTHERLAND. CREW OF FOUR RECOVERED. (LL, 25.11.69).

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