Brierton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brierton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 9.945 N,5 40.084 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.165750
  • Longitude: -5.668067
Water Depth 119 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIERTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3254
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Surveying Details

4.2.75 SUNK IN 480000N, 052200W APPROX. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17). 21.2.75 SUNK 32M SW FROM USHANT. (WW1SL). ACCEPT 481000N, 054000W FOR FILING ONLY. 18.2.88 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. 15.9.93 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 481000N, 054000W ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 15.7.03 SHOWN IN 4809.900N, 0540.000W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [2ND EDN 2003, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2009/000084718 17.8.09 & SEP 2009000087931 SHOWN IN 4809.945N, 0540.084W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006, CORRECT TO NM 2537/09, 1:150,000]. - NM 4996/09.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 32M SW OF USHANT. (WW1 SL). SUNK WHILST ON PASSAGE KARACHI FOR MANCHESTER. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BRIERTON wreck located?

The BRIERTON wreck is located at coordinates 48 9.945 N,5 40.084 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIERTON?

The seabed around the BRIERTON lies at approximately 119 meters deep.

When did the BRIERTON sink?

The BRIERTON sank on Nov 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BRIERTON discovered?

The wreck of the BRIERTON was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BRIERTON belong to?

The BRIERTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRIERTON carrying?

The BRIERTON was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BRIERTON?

The BRIERTON had a tonnage of 3254 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIERTON?

The BRIERTON is classified as a steam ship.

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