Bruges Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bruges Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 29.967 N,0 4.582 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.499450
  • Longitude: 0.076367
Wreck Depth -3.5 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRUGES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.1 m
Sonar Length 80
Orientation 120
Tonnage 2949
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers N & S CARD UNLIT SPAR BUOYS, CLOSE N & S
Last Amended Date May 7, 2018

Surveying Details

H4030/56 2.7.56 DWP SHOWN IN 493001N, 000440E ON FRENCH 5529. BR STD. H659/60 24.6.74 B CONL BUOY, N TOPMARK, LAID 493003N, 000435E & R CAN BUOY, S TOPMARK, LAID 492958N, 000436E. (BREST NM 74 19 08). - NM 1304/74. 1.10.74 SHOWN AS DW IN 493001N, 000440E [EUR] ON FRENCH 5529. NC 2146. 20.10.86 STATED AS WK OF 'BRUGES' IN 493003N, 000427E [EUR]. (FR WRECK RECORDS). H3898/82 20.10.86 WK REMOVED FROM 493003N, 000427E. (BREST NM 86 37 29). NO REFERENCE TO BUOYS AND WK IS NOT SHOWN IN THIS POSN ON FRENCH CHARTS. NCA YET. 5.2.88 SHOWN AS STP DR 3.5MTRS IN 493001.2N, 000440E, MARKED BY N CARD BUOY CLOSE NW & S CARD BUOY CLOSE S ON FRENCH 6683 [1987 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS BY VISUAL MEANS & SURVEYORS POLE, LENGTH 80MTRS. ORIENTATION 120/300DEGS.(FR WK RECORDS 1987). NE 2990. 15.1.90 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 3.5MTRS IN 493003N, 000427E, MARKED BY N CARD SPAR BUOY CLOSE N & S CARD SPAR BUOY CLOSE S ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. NE 2146. 18.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 4929.965N, 0004.585E.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT OFF LE HAVRE. (WW2 SL).

General Comments

MAJORITY LIFTED, BROKEN UP, ONLY FRAGMENTS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 29.967 N,0 4.582 E
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FAQ

Where is the BRUGES wreck located?

The BRUGES wreck is located at coordinates 49 29.967 N,0 4.582 E.

How deep is the BRUGES and where exactly is it located?

The BRUGES lies at a depth of about -3.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 29.967 N,0 4.582 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRUGES?

The seabed around the BRUGES lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the BRUGES sink?

The BRUGES sank on Jun 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRUGES discovered?

The wreck of the BRUGES was discovered in 1956.

What country did the BRUGES belong to?

The BRUGES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRUGES?

The BRUGES had a tonnage of 2949 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRUGES?

The BRUGES is classified as a steam ship.

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