Brummer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Brummer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.808 N,3 9.204 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.896800
  • Longitude: -3.153400
Wreck Depth 20.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRUMMER
Type minelayer
Flag DE
Length 140.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Sonar Length 144
Sonar Width 8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 4000
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H8464/19 DWP, LEAST DEPTH 12FMS, SHOWN IN 585350N, 030907W, LYING SE/NW ON SURVEY [C7953]. INSERT AS DWP 12FMS (1919). BR STD. H4682/75 20.11.81 LEASE OF SALVAGE TRANSFERED TO CLARK DIVING SERVICES. (N/CP53529/75) H(W)395/58 31.5.61 STILL AVAILABLE FOR SALE BY ADMIRALTY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H(W)395/58 6.11.62 SALVAGE RIGHTS SOLD FOR 200 POUNDS STERLING TO MESSRS NUNDY (MARINE METALS) LTD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 28.9.70 SALVAGE TO TAKE PLACE DURING NEXT 5 YEARS. (N/CP55598/69). H622/61 21.10.77 SALVAGE RIGHTS FOR PERIOD ENDING 31.12.82 SOLD TO SCAPA FLOW SALVAGE LTD. (DNC LTR DC11(1)/CP53529/75 DTD 15.7.77). H1696/36 20.8.79 TO BE SALVAGED BY UNDERSEA ASSOCIATES LTD. (LL, 15.8.79). 26.9.80 SHOWN AS DWP 21.5MTRS. NC 35. H4682/75 17.9.85 MOD SALVAGE LEASING CONTRACT NOW TIME EXPIRED. OWNERSHIP TO BE TRANSFERRED TO ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL. (LM NRE31B/2290, 29.8.85). 7.12.01 GUN INTACT ON REAR OF BRIDGE, BOW GUN STLL INTACT. ARMOURED DECK PEELING AWAY FROM HULL. BOW COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. (DIVER MAGAZINE JUNE 2000). HH268/440/05 17.4.02 REST'D AREA RADIUS 250MTRS CENTRED ON 5853.815N, 0309.207W [WGD] DESIGNATED UNDER ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGIAL AREA ACT 1979. (HISTORIC SCOTLAND, LTD DTD 22.3.02 AND EMAIL DTD 16.4.02). - NM 2261/02. SEP 2008/000078193 7.10.08 SHOW AS WK 20.3MTRS ON SCIMITAR SURVEY 2001. NO OTHER DETAILS KNOWN. NCA. 7.10.10 EXAM'D IN 5853.8067N, 0309.2101W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.73MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). LENGTH APPROX 144MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. GENERALLY INTACT, SE END COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 20.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2025000126343 08.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.9MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. ((ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). RETAIN DW 20.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2025
Limits

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED IN SCAPA FLOW.

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT, SE END COLLAPSED

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

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FAQ

Where is the BRUMMER wreck located?

The BRUMMER wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.808 N,3 9.204 W.

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

The BRUMMER lies at a depth of about 20.5 meters and is located at coordinates 58 53.808 N,3 9.204 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRUMMER?

The seabed around the BRUMMER lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the BRUMMER sink?

The BRUMMER sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the BRUMMER discovered?

The wreck of the BRUMMER was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BRUMMER belong to?

The BRUMMER belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the BRUMMER?

The BRUMMER had a tonnage of 4000 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRUMMER?

The BRUMMER is classified as a minelayer.

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