Brinkburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brinkburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 53 N,2 22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.883333
  • Longitude: 2.366667
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BRINKBURN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 29.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 365300N, 022200E APPROX. (WW2SL & LLWW2). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1924 BY SIR J. PRIESTMAN & CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S. MARSHALL & CO.. ON PASSAGE FROM SWANSEA & GIBRALTAR TO PHILIPPEVILLE. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-73, 50M W OF ALGIERS. ONLY 2 SURVIVORS, 22 CREW AND 5 GUNNERS WERE LOST. (DODS, WW2SL, LLWW2, & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BRINKBURN wreck located?

The BRINKBURN wreck is located at coordinates 36 53 N,2 22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRINKBURN?

The seabed around the BRINKBURN lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the BRINKBURN sink?

The BRINKBURN sank on Jun 21, 1943.

When was the wreck of the BRINKBURN discovered?

The wreck of the BRINKBURN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the BRINKBURN belong to?

The BRINKBURN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRINKBURN carrying?

The BRINKBURN was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BRINKBURN?

The BRINKBURN had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRINKBURN?

The BRINKBURN is classified as a steam ship.

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