Brussina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Brussina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.132 N,4 0.923 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.318867
  • Longitude: -4.015383
Wreck Depth 1.3 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRUSSINA
Type fishing vessel
Length 14.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2020

Surveying Details

H3080/77 4.4.84 SANK IN 531908N, 040048W [OGB], OR 063DEGS, 8.6C FROM PERCH ROCK BN. MAST WILL SHOW AT HW. (TH SWANSEA TELEX 16.2.84). UNLIT N CARD BUOY LAID IN 531914N, 040051W. WK DRIES 6MTRS [LAT] IN GEN DEPTH 1.9MTRS IN 531907N, 040051W [OGB]. (TH SWANSEA TELEX 2.4.84 & TH NM 34/84). - NM 1082/84. H3080/77 23.11.84 BUOY WITHDRAWN, DISPERSAL OPS CARRIED OUT, CLEARANCE DEPTH IN VICINITY OF WK IS 1.3MTRS [LAT]. (TH NM 76/84). 27.3.04 EUT POSN: 5319.132N, 0400.923W. BA 1463 [MAY'02 EDN]. SEP 2019/000245915 12.2.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1573). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

WAS UNDER TOW FROM IRELAND TO BANGOR. SOME DIFFICULTIES WERE EXPERIENCED AND CRAFT WAS DELIBERATELY SUNK. (HOLYHEAD MRSC).

General Comments

DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the BRUSSINA wreck located?

The BRUSSINA wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.132 N,4 0.923 W.

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

The BRUSSINA lies at a depth of about 1.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.132 N,4 0.923 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRUSSINA?

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

When did the BRUSSINA sink?

The BRUSSINA sank on Feb 14, 1984.

When was the wreck of the BRUSSINA discovered?

The wreck of the BRUSSINA was discovered in 1984.

What type of wreck is the BRUSSINA?

The BRUSSINA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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