Brita Dan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Brita dan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 6.677 N,21 15.678 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.111283
  • Longitude: 21.261300
Wreck Depth 4 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BRITA DAN
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 98.5 m
Tonnage 3065
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1964
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2018

Surveying Details

H431/65 22.1.65 DW IN 610636N, 211542E. (HELSINKI NM 451/64) - NM 171/65. H431/65 27.5.65 REFLOATING NOW UNLIKELY OWING TO SHIP'S HULL BEING BADLY CRUSHED BY ICE. (LL, 11.5.65) NCA. H431/65 31.8.65 SOLD TO F.W. HOLLMINGS SKIBSVAERFT, RAUMA WHO WILL BUILD A NEW VESSEL FROM THE HULL. (LL, 20.8.65). 11.6.70 OWNERS STILL NOT SUCCEEDED IN RAISING VESSEL. (LLOYDS VOL.200) NCA. 18.12.15 SHOWN AS WK 4MTRS IN 6106.677N, 2115.696E [WGD] ON FINLAND 41 [ED5, COR 30/11/2013]. AMEND TO DW 4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

11.5.65 SANK AFTER HAVING BEEN DRIVEN AGROUND ON UNDERWATER ROCKS APPROX 7M FROM RAUMA. (LL, 11.5.65).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITA DAN wreck located?

The BRITA DAN wreck is located at coordinates 61 6.677 N,21 15.678 E.

How deep is the BRITA DAN and where exactly is it located?

The BRITA DAN lies at a depth of about 4 meters and is located at coordinates 61 6.677 N,21 15.678 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITA DAN?

The seabed around the BRITA DAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BRITA DAN sink?

The BRITA DAN sank on Nov 7, 1964.

When was the wreck of the BRITA DAN discovered?

The wreck of the BRITA DAN was discovered in 1964.

What country did the BRITA DAN belong to?

The BRITA DAN belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the BRITA DAN?

The BRITA DAN had a tonnage of 3065 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITA DAN?

The BRITA DAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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