Brunhilda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brunhilda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.593 N,3 28.485 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.243217
  • Longitude: -3.474750
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRUNHILDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 92 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 92.5
Sonar Width 13.6
Shadow Height 10.7
Orientation 110
Tonnage 2296
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0200.0,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Surveying Details

19.7.17 SUNK APPROX 7M E BY S FROM START POINT. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). H2502/51 25.1.52 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 25FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 35FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). NE 613. H2396/77 11.3.77 WK LENGTH ABOUT 290FT BY SONAR. LYING ROUGHLY E/W. SURVEYED IN JUNE 1975. NOT DIVED ON. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H5982/82 23.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501426N, 032824W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2061/82 13.9.83 EXAM'D 26 & 28.3.83 IN 501434N, 032829W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.5MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). RETAIN WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/13 22.8.97 LOCATED IN 501435.1N, 032828.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. (J BRYANT, FROM MTSS JOURNAL FILE). NCA. 30.9.99 AMEND POSN TO 5014.585N, 0328.475W [WGD]. BR STD. 7.5.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5014.593N, 0328.485W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.31 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP EXTENDS 200MTRS ALONG 035/215 DEGS. LENGTH 92.5MTRS, WIDTH 13.6MTRS, HT 10.7MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. UPRIGHT. INTACT WITH BOWS COLLAPSED AND BROKEN. DEBRIS AROUND BOW. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERSKIND & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 221 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FALMOUTH FOR SUNDERLAND. TORPEDOED BY UB-31. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, MAINLY INTACT, BOWS NW COLLAPSED & BROKEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 14.593 N,3 28.485 W
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FAQ

Where is the BRUNHILDA wreck located?

The BRUNHILDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.593 N,3 28.485 W.

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

The BRUNHILDA lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.593 N,3 28.485 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRUNHILDA?

The seabed around the BRUNHILDA lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the BRUNHILDA sink?

The BRUNHILDA sank on Jul 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BRUNHILDA discovered?

The wreck of the BRUNHILDA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BRUNHILDA belong to?

The BRUNHILDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRUNHILDA carrying?

The BRUNHILDA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BRUNHILDA?

The BRUNHILDA had a tonnage of 2296 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRUNHILDA?

The BRUNHILDA is classified as a steam ship.

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