Broomhill (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Broomhill (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 27.612 N,2 48.964 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.460200
- Longitude: -2.816067
|
| Wreck Depth |
38.33 m
|
| Water Depth |
47 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
74.1 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
4.6 |
| Sonar Length |
70 |
| Sonar Width |
20.4 |
| Shadow Height |
9.1 |
| Orientation |
10 |
| Tonnage |
1392 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 10, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
4/6 |
| Original Detection Year |
1952 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 8, 2015 |
Surveying Details
H3971/52 4.7.52 WK EXAM'D 24.6.52 IN 502734N, 024855W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20, FOUL AT 21FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 127FT IN GEN DEPTH 26FMS. LIES N/S. GAVE STRONG A/S RESPONSE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT, 24.6.52). INS AS WK 20FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO SW 36MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 20.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502732N, 024852W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. H2923/83 21.12.84 EXAM'D 27.7.84 IN 502735N, 024853W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.3, FOUL AT 38MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.6 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS (APPROX). LYING, PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE, 010/190DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 24.9.93 DIVED ON TWICE RECENTLY. INTACT, APPARENTLY EMPTY, HULL LYING ON SIDE WITH APPROX 10MTR BEAM. ONE SMALL BOILER SUGGESTS SS OF AROUND 800 GRT. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE SEEN. HULL HAS INTACT CROSS-MEMBERS BUT NO DECKING. (N CHIPCHASE, 20.9.93). HH100/351/09 29.6.95 HULL MEASURED AT 240FT, BEAM AT 36FT, HOLES IN HULL CONSISTENT WITH BEING SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. LIES INTACT, ON ITS SIDE WITH STERN POINTING SOUTH. PROPELLER BLADES ARE MISSING. (N CHIPCHASE). SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 13.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.33MTRS IN 5027.612N, 0248.964W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 47MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20.4MTRS, HEIGHT 9.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. COLLAPSED, LYING ON STB SIDE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1909 BY IRVINE'S SB CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BROOKHILL COLLIERIES LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR SHEERNESS. ATTACKED BY GUNFIRE BY UC-61. 2 CREW WERE KILLED BEFORE SURRENDERING. LATER SCUTTLED BY CHARGES PLACED BY THE U-BOAT BOARDING PARTY. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 27.612 N,2 48.964 W
Broomhill (Probably) on Wreck Map
Broomhill (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.612 N,2 48.964 W.
How deep is the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 38.33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.612 N,2 48.964 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.
When did the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) sink?
The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) sank on May 10, 1917.
When was the wreck of the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1952.
What country did the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) belong to?
The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) carrying?
The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY)?
The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1392 tons.
What type of wreck is the BROOMHILL (PROBABLY)?
The BROOMHILL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
COLLAPSED, LYING ON STB SIDE