Broadhurst (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Broadhurst (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.819 N,0 13.986 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.596983
  • Longitude: -0.233100
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BROADHURST (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 66.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 37.8
Sonar Width 13.1
Shadow Height 1.3
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1013
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1965/76 6.7.79 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 503547N, 001353W [OGB]. GOOD DCS3 CONTACT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). WK LOCATED 27.6.75 IN 503549N, 001336W [OGB] USING HI-FIX [2 LOP]. IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/75). CHART AS NDW IN HMS BULLDOG'S POSN. BR STD. H1965/76 11.12.79 CONFIRMED WK IN 503547.7N, 001353.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS, LENGTH 22MTRS, BEAM 9.6MTRS. ON ONE PASS POSSIBLE LEAST HT OF 45.2MTRS WAS OBTAINED, BUT NO EVIDENCE OF MAST ON DCS3 TRACE & THIS HIGH POINT MORE LIKELY TO BE DISTURBED WATER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). CHART AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. H1965/76 26.11.80 EXAM'D 17.5.80 IN 503547N, 001354W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.7 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. DEPTH OF SCOUR 0.5MTR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 45.3MTRS, BEAM 7.3MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LYING 135/315DEGS, BOWS SE. PARTIALLY BURIED AND BROKEN UP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). POSSIBLY TWO WKS CLOSE TOGETHER AS THE TWO REPORTS FROM HMS BULLDOG DIFFER SIGNIFICANTLY. NCA. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 21.1.14 IN 5035.819N, 0013.986W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.24 IN GEN DEPTH 50.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 37.8MTRS, WIDTH 13.1MTRS, HT 1.26MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BURIED IN A SANDWAVY AND DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A WRECK-LIKE SHAPE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). ALMOST BURIED. AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR SHOREHAM-BY-SEA. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT 14M S BY W OF SHOREHAM. 4 MEN LOST. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

ALMOST BURIED, NO CLEAR WK SHAPE

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FAQ

Where is the BROADHURST (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BROADHURST (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.819 N,0 13.986 W.

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

The BROADHURST (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.819 N,0 13.986 W.

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

The seabed around the BROADHURST (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the BROADHURST (PROBABLY) sink?

The BROADHURST (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 26, 1940.

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

The wreck of the BROADHURST (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the BROADHURST (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BROADHURST (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BROADHURST (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BROADHURST (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BROADHURST (PROBABLY)?

The BROADHURST (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1013 tons.

What type of wreck is the BROADHURST (PROBABLY)?

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

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