Brizeux (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Brizeux (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 55 N,2 30 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 64 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BRIZEUX (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | FR |
| Tonnage | 2197 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 21, 1916 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1916 |
| Last Detection Year | 1990 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | SANK APPROX. 12 MILES NNW OF THE CASQUETS. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17). SANK IN 495100N, 023500W, APPROX. (LL WW1). 29.10.75 29.10.75 INS AS USC PA 25FMS IN 495500N, 023000W. NE 2649. 6.12.76 6.12.76 AMENDED TO USC PA 45MTRS. NC 2454. 5.2.80 5.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 495500N, 023000W. (FR 878 [DEC '79]). HH090/496/01 16.10.90 HH090/496/01 16.10.90 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1008, HI 496). BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 18 WHILE ON PASSAGE LE HAVRE TO BUENOS AIRES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17).
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