Brodfield Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Brodfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.605 N,6 17.568 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.910083
  • Longitude: -6.292800
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRODFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128.1 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 5685
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1916
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2004

Surveying Details

H3227/74 3.1.74 H3227/74 3.1.74 FOUND BY RAF SUB-AQUA CLUB EXPEDITION IN 495434N, 061730W SE OF MAINMARK ROCK. WELL BROKEN UP ON SHALLOW ROCK BOTTOM FROM HWL TO 50FT CONTOUR. BOILERS INTACT. LYING E/W WITH BOWS EAST. NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (RAF HONINGTON SUB-AQUA CLUB EXPEDITION REPORT, 26.11.74). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 15.1.82 15.1.82 LIES IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). 2.6.03 2.6.03 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH100/351/21 29.7.04 HH100/351/21 29.7.04 LOCATED USING MAGNETOMTER & DIVED. END POSNS IN 4954.609N, 0617.598W & 4954.601N, 0617.537W [WGD] USING DGPS, NOT POSSIBLE TO TELL WHICH END IS STERN. 2 VERTICAL BOILERS ARE HIGHEST POINT IN GEN DEPTHS 6-12MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 12.7.04) AMEND F TO CENTRAL POSN 4954.605N, 0617.568W. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE & CO. LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BLUE STAR LINE. WRECKED NEAR CHURCH POINT, ST MARY'S. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR BARRY. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BRODFIELD wreck located?

The BRODFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.605 N,6 17.568 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRODFIELD?

The seabed around the BRODFIELD lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BRODFIELD sink?

The BRODFIELD sank on Nov 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BRODFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the BRODFIELD was discovered in 1974.

What country did the BRODFIELD belong to?

The BRODFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRODFIELD carrying?

The BRODFIELD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRODFIELD?

The BRODFIELD had a tonnage of 5685 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRODFIELD?

The BRODFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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