Broderick (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Broderick (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.33 N,0 37.73 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.772167
  • Longitude: 0.628833
Wreck Depth 13.225 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRODERICK (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 111.3 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 4321
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1918
Bottom Texture 7,4,17
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2469/18 1.5.18 SUNK IN APPROX 504600N, 003800E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 29.4.18 TELEGRAM POSITION 504430N, 003400E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 2.5.18 POSN 7M SSE OF HASTINGS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2696/18 24.5.18 SUNK IN 504640N. 003815E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AN 644/18. SUNK 8M SSW OF HASTINGS. (LL WW1). H6391/19 SUNK IN 504600N, 003800E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 16.9.19 CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] WITH A BUOY NE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7221/21 24.11.21 MASTER OF SS 'SEBU' REPORTS STRIKING OBJECT IN THIS POSITION. H7755/21 20.12.21 WK IN 504640N, 003815E. DISPERSED ONE PORTION TO 48FT AT LWST. GENERAL DEPTH OVER REMAINDER 60FT. (TH, 20.12.21). AMENDED TO WK 8FMS IN 504640N, 003815E AND BUOY DELETED. BR STD. H3874/24 3.6.24 HISTORY OF WRECK SUPPLIED TO HMS KELLETT. H8/24 6.6.24 INFORMATION FROM HASTINGS FISHERMEN. WRECK WILL PROBABLY BE LOCATED. FURTHER REPORT WILL BE FORWARDED WHEN POSN HAS BEEN EXAMINED. (HMS KELLET, 6.6.24). H5978/24 11.5.18 WK IN 504640N, 003815E. TWO MASTS VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. (TH, 11.5.18, LETTER CONTAINING HISTORY OF WRECK, 11.6.24).H5978/24 WRECK LOCATED IN 504614.7N, 003744.2E OR 185DEGS, 6.34M FROM FAIRLIGHT CHURCH. STATED BY LOCAL FISHERMEN TO BE THAT OF THE 'BRODERICK'. LEAST DEPTH 26FT. HULL 10FT ABOVE GROUND. LIES IN 70FT. (HMS KELLETT, 4.9.24). AMENDED TO WK 4.25FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H5978/24 19.9.24 NOW CHARTED WITH LIT G CAN BUOY GPFL(2)G CLOSE S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4490/54 2.12.55 LIGHT BUOY EXTINGUISHED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4490/54 19.10.59 GRAY & THOMPSON, IN CHARGE OF SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN 1955, STATE THAT THIS IS THE 'BRODERICK' WRECK IN 504616N, 003742E. NO SIGN OF 'CARLISLE CASTLE'. [SEE WK [20475] IN 504228N, 003910E]. (GRAY & THOMPSON, 1955). 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK 14.6MTRS IN 504616N, 003742E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4959/73 26.3.75 EXAM'D IN 504616N, 003747E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16-23MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED IRREGULAR TENDING TOWARDS SAND WAVES. A SMALL WK LYING ON THE SIDE OF A SAND WAVE IN A DIRN 042/222DEGS. 20MTRS LONG. (HMS EGERIA, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 16.2MTRS [8FMS] IN REVISED POSN. NE 536. H4121/76 3.8.76 SURVEYED 30.4.76. HMS EGERIA'S 1974 POSITION CONFIRMED USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17-21MTRS. IRREGULAR SEA BED. NO SCOUR. DCS3 TRACE SHOWS WRECK BROKEN UP, NO SHADOWS. SWEEPING NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY; ACCEPT LEAST E/S DEPTH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). AMEND TO WK 15.7MTRS [8.3FMS]. NE 536. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 18.6.15; IN 5046.330N, 0037.730E [WGD]. LEAST WCD 13.22MTRS, GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. WK BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 13.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK 8M SSW OF HASTINGS BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 57. (LL WW1 & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 46.33 N,0 37.73 E
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FAQ

Where is the BRODERICK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BRODERICK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.33 N,0 37.73 E.

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

The BRODERICK (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 13.225 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.33 N,0 37.73 E.

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

The seabed around the BRODERICK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the BRODERICK (PROBABLY) sink?

The BRODERICK (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 29, 1918.

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

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

What country did the BRODERICK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BRODERICK (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRODERICK (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BRODERICK (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BRODERICK (PROBABLY)?

The BRODERICK (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4321 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRODERICK (PROBABLY)?

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

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