Brynymor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brynymor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.018 N,5 27.539 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.933633
  • Longitude: -5.458983
Wreck Depth 82.19 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRYNYMOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.7
Sonar Length 6.73
Sonar Width 4.65
Orientation 219
Tonnage 4771
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 020.4,019.0,001.4,178
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H02480/41 19.3.42 WK IN 515600N, 052745W [OGB]. NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (FOC MILFORD HAVEN 1311, 19.3.42). NCA. 29.88.72 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 36MTRS IN 515600N, 052745W [OGB]. NC 1973. H5223/76 13.7.77 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (HMS HERALD, HI 11/77). DELETE. BR STD. H1966/77 6.3.81 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71A/81). NCA. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2021/000284268 29.10.21 EXAM'D 19.7.20 IN 5156.018N, 0527.539W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 82.19MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 82.7MTRS, LENGTH 6.73MTRS, WIDTH 4.65MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 217/037DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 20.38MTRS, WIDTH 18.97MTRS,1.43MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 178DEGS. WK DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1677). INS NDW 82MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY BURNTISLAND SHIBUILDING CO LTD, BURNISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRYNYMORE SS CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 377 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE FOR NEW YORK. SANK AFTER COLLISION. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BRYNYMOR wreck located?

The BRYNYMOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.018 N,5 27.539 W.

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

The BRYNYMOR lies at a depth of about 82.19 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.018 N,5 27.539 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRYNYMOR?

The seabed around the BRYNYMOR lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the BRYNYMOR sink?

The BRYNYMOR sank on Mar 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BRYNYMOR discovered?

The wreck of the BRYNYMOR was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BRYNYMOR belong to?

The BRYNYMOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRYNYMOR carrying?

The BRYNYMOR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRYNYMOR?

The BRYNYMOR had a tonnage of 4771 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRYNYMOR?

The BRYNYMOR is classified as a steam ship.

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