Brussels Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brussels Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 21 N,3 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.350000
  • Longitude: 3.200000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRUSSELS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1380
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1915
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1925
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H7508/19 1.10.19 WK IN 512100N, 031200E, HAS BEEN REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO LIFT. BR STD. H1857/25 18.3.25 SUBMERGED WRECKAGE, ABOUT 30FT LONG WITH 2 SPARS AWASH REPORTED 5C N OF OUTER END OF ZEEBRUGGE MOLE [512100N, 031200E APPROX]. BELIEVED TO BE ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM. (OSTENDE WIRELESS STATION & HAGUE NM 70/773/25). - NM 469T/25 ISSUED. H1857/25 22.4.25 SUBMERGED WRECKAGE WITH SPARS AWASH HAS NOT BEEN FOUND. (BELGIAN HYDROGRAPHER, 9.4.25 & HAGUE NM 90/993/25). TNM 469/25 CANCELLED. - NM 613/25.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2010

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND TAKEN INTO ZEEBRUGGE. TORPEDOED BY BRITISH. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BRUSSELS wreck located?

The BRUSSELS wreck is located at coordinates 51 21 N,3 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRUSSELS?

The seabed around the BRUSSELS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BRUSSELS sink?

The BRUSSELS sank on Oct 14, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BRUSSELS discovered?

The wreck of the BRUSSELS was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BRUSSELS belong to?

The BRUSSELS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRUSSELS?

The BRUSSELS had a tonnage of 1380 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRUSSELS?

The BRUSSELS is classified as a steam ship.