Brierley Hill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brierley hill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 52 N,4 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.866667
  • Longitude: 4.083333
Water Depth 340 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIERLEY HILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1168
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1916
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1916
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 21.2.75 POSN GIVEN AS 18M WNW FROM HELLISO LTHO, NORWAY. (WW1 SL). NCA, POSN 605200N, 040500E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY U 30 OFF THE NORWEGIAN COAST WHILST ON PASSAGE HALMSTAD FOR HULL. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 17).

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FAQ

Where is the BRIERLEY HILL wreck located?

The BRIERLEY HILL wreck is located at coordinates 60 52 N,4 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIERLEY HILL?

The seabed around the BRIERLEY HILL lies at approximately 340 meters deep.

When did the BRIERLEY HILL sink?

The BRIERLEY HILL sank on Nov 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BRIERLEY HILL discovered?

The wreck of the BRIERLEY HILL was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BRIERLEY HILL belong to?

The BRIERLEY HILL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRIERLEY HILL?

The BRIERLEY HILL had a tonnage of 1168 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIERLEY HILL?

The BRIERLEY HILL is classified as a steam ship.

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