Briardene (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Briardene (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 46.154 N,6 12.305 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.769233
- Longitude: -6.205083
|
| Wreck Depth |
82 m
|
| Water Depth |
92 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
102.1 m |
| Width |
11.9 m |
| Draught |
8.2 |
| Tonnage |
2701 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 1, 1916
|
| Original Detection Year |
1916 |
| Last Detection Year |
1998 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 1, 2000 |
Surveying Details
SUNK 12.5M SE BY S FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). SANK IN 494500N, 061100W APPROX. (LL WW1). H2979/74 15.7.77 H2979/74 15.7.77 FISHERMENS FASTENERS REPD IN 494557N, 061138W AND 494627N, 061152E. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 7.2.77). H3841/86 26.2.88 H3841/86 26.2.88 EXAM'D 4.10.87 IN 494609N, 061200W USING HYPER-FIX & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 87 IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.1MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 125MTRS. LYING N/S. GOOD MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. (HMS FOX, HI 360). - NM 837/88. HH090/497/01 18.10.90 HH090/497/01 18.10.90 EXAM'D 11.9.90 IN 494609N, 061218W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX AND DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82 IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO - THE LARGER PART, 120MTRS LONG, LIES 135/315DEGS; THE SMALLER, MORE BROKEN UP SECTION, IS 40MTRS LONG AND ORIENTATED N/S. A LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (HMS BULLDOG, H525A, 28.9.90). AMEND TO WK 82MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3129/90 6.5.98 6.5.98 WK HAS BEEN VERY SERIOUSLY SALVAGED A LONG TIME AGO. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY CARGO FOUND DURING CURRENT SALVAGE WORK, ALL STEEL GONE, LEADING TO DOUBT THAT WK IS THE 'BRIARDENE'. SURVEY DETAILS AS HMS BULLDOG. (B DAVIS, ECHOSCAN/G FURSE TELECON 6.5.98). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 19 AND SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM NEW YORK TO LONDON. (LL WW1 & WW1SL). EX CLAN MCDONALD, BUILT 1882 BY SCOTT & CO. LTD., GREENOCK. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 46.154 N,6 12.305 W
Briardene (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Briardene (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 46.154 N,6 12.305 W.
How deep is the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 49 46.154 N,6 12.305 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 92 meters deep.
When did the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) sink?
The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1916.
When was the wreck of the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.
What country did the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY)?
The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2701 tons.
What type of wreck is the BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY)?
The BRIARDENE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
IN TWO PARTS