Brika (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brika (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 48.97 N,6 28.11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.816167
  • Longitude: -6.468500
Wreck Depth 59.5 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIKA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 22.9 m
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 170
Tonnage 3549
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2023

Surveying Details

SANK 13M SE BY S FROM CONINGBEG LTV. (WW1SL). H4852/75 28.6.79 H4852/75 28.6.79 LOCATED 3.11.78 IN 514857N, 062802W [OGB]. GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. APPEARS TO BE 84MTRS LONG, LYING N/S. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/78). INS NDW. BR STD. H1921/80 28.3.80 H1921/80 28.3.80 WK LOCATED IN 514857.8N, 062803.2W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.8 IN GEN DEPTH 67 MTRS. DEPTH BY VERTICAL HT 60.8MTRS, BY SHADOW 61.7MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LYING 156/336 DEG, LENGTH 96MTRS, BEAM 23MTRS APPROX. (HMS BULLDOG HI 52/80). POSSIBLY MAST AT SE END OF WK. WELL BURIED. AMEND TO WK 60MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2023000176003 24.08.23 EXAM�D 21.06.2018 IN 5148.9703N, 0628.1104W [WDG]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HEIGHT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. MAIN STRUCTURE OF THE WRECK IS VISIBLE, APPEARS TO BE BURIED AT BOW AND STERN. (RV MALLET, H525). AMEND NDW 59.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED/BROKEN AT BOW AND STERN

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FAQ

Where is the BRIKA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BRIKA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 48.97 N,6 28.11 W.

How deep is the BRIKA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BRIKA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 48.97 N,6 28.11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BRIKA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the BRIKA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BRIKA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BRIKA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BRIKA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BRIKA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BRIKA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The BRIKA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3549 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The BRIKA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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