Brisk (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brisk (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.7 N,4 59.522 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.761667
  • Longitude: -4.992033
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRISK (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 126
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 105
Tonnage 1662
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.6.18 14.6.18 SANK 13M NNE HALF E FROM TREVOSE HEAD IN 504545N, 045800W, (BOT WR 8/1544, DOCKET M28899). 29.12.44 29.12.44 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 504548N, 045924W [OGB]. LENGTH 110FT, HEIGHT 20FT, DIRECTION 105/285DEGS. (AUBD 321/18, ESCORT GROUP 9). 6.3.45 6.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 504448N, 045900W [OGB]. (AUBD 21/20, ESCORT GROUP 26). H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 25.3.45 CONTACT IN 504542N, 045924W [OGB]. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5). H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 4.7.45 CONTACT IN 504542N, 045912W [OGB]. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2). H7613/52 5.12.52 H7613/52 5.12.52 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 504542N, 045912W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 20FMS [36MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 2.5.77 2.5.77 FISHERMANS FASTENERS BELIEVED WK REPD IN 504543N, 045939W [OGB] USING DECCA. LARGE TRAWL LOST. (E GILES, 14.4.77). NCA. H2979/74 9.9.77 H2979/74 9.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 504551N, 045927W [OGB] USING DECCA. ALSO THREE FFS REPORTED IN 504540N, 045951W, 504559N, 045942W AND 504621N, 045939W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). H1247/69 11.10.78 H1247/69 11.10.78 AMENDED TO WK 40MTRS IN 504551N, 045927W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. HH100/351/12 11.3.97 HH100/351/12 11.3.97 DIVED IN 504544.4N, 045931.2W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK REPD TO BE LARGE WITH 4 BOILERS AMIDSHIPS. (G J POUND). NCA.. 14.4.00 14.4.00 AMEND POSN TO 5045.74N, 0459.52W [OGB]. BR STD. HH090/799/01 26.11.01 HH090/799/01 26.11.01 EXAM'D 6.9.01 IN 5045.700N, 0459.522W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.3 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 126MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.4MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY BERGENS MEK. VOERKS, BERGEN. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ACTIES. BONHEUR. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 144, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR FRANCE. CARGO COAL PATENT FUEL. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC 82.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.7 N,4 59.522 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRISK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BRISK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.7 N,4 59.522 W.

How deep is the BRISK (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BRISK (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.7 N,4 59.522 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRISK (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BRISK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the BRISK (PROBABLY) sink?

The BRISK (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BRISK (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BRISK (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BRISK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BRISK (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BRISK (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BRISK (PROBABLY) was carrying coal,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the BRISK (PROBABLY)?

The BRISK (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1662 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRISK (PROBABLY)?

The BRISK (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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