City Of Brisbane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
City of brisbane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.379 N,1 22.312 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.539650
  • Longitude: 1.371867
Wreck Depth 3.61 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF BRISBANE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 141.1 m
Width 18 m
Draught 9.4
Orientation 67
Tonnage 8006
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0771/40 25.9.40 INS ST. - NM 2316/40. H0748/40 13.8.40 HULL WELL ABOVE HW. FUNNEL STANDS 50FT ABOVE HIGH WATER. LYING 024/204 DEGS. LENGTH 463FT. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS 11.8.40). H0748/40 25.8.42 SWEEP OF KNOCK DEEP 21.8.42. DRIES 8FT. NO MAST VISIBLE. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS 23.8.42). H0748/40 9.4.47 INS G CON BUOY 172DEGS 1.5CABLES FROM WRECK. (THNM 34/47). - NM 898/47. H0748/40 29.9.49 SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. - TNM 2148/49. H0748/40 27.10.49 SALVAGE SUSPENDED. - NM 2289/49. H0748/40 17.6.50 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - TNM 1153/50. H0748/40 20.11.50 SALVAGE DISCONTINUED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - TNM 2235/50. H0748/40 11.1.52 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMPLETED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - NM 60/52. H3489/54 29.5.54 DISPERSED BY PRIVATE CONTRACTORS TO WITHIN 1FT OF THE SEABED TOWARDS THE END OF 1951. (TH 27.5.54). AMEND TO F. - NM 1642/54. H1331/60 12.7.60 NO TRACE BY E/S OR A/S CONSIDERED TO BE NON EXISTANT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SEP/NOV 1959). H351/67 25.1.67 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (ISC ROS 22.12.66). H4525/69 31.7.69 LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.2 IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. SCOUR 7.4MTRS. POSN 513219N, 012224E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 135/69). H1428/74 3.7.74 POSN 513218N, 012221E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. FOUND BY WIRE DRAG SWEEP IN 3.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. BOTTOM WIRE FOULED IN SEVERAL PLACES OCCURING IN ENE/WSW DIRN BUT WIRE CAME CLEAR OF OBSTNS. RETAIN AS FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT NO 11/74). NCA. H1428/74 9.6.80 LOCATED IN 513219N, 012222E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 3.7MTRS, FOUL AT 4.0MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 4.0MTRS. DEPTH OF SCOUR 7MTRS. SCATTERED WRECKAGE ON UNEVEN SEABED. (PLA WK REPORT MAPLIN 4/80). NCA. HH244/410/03 24.4.96 REPEAT OF DETAILS ABOVE. (PLA LIST OF WRECKS/OBSTNS DTD MARCH '96). - NM 1738/96. SEP 2021/325693 03.12.21 LOCATED IN 5132.378N, 0123.312E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.61MTRS. SHOALEST DEPTH ~75MTRS NE OF CHARTED FEATURE. (PLA SURVEY 03/11/2021 AND PLA H-102). AMEND DEPTH AND LOCATION OF CHARTED WRECK.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY SWAN HUNTER, WIGHAM RICHARDSON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES LTD. THREE BOILERS, TWO S TURBINES. PASSAGE PORT PIRIE FOR LONDON. CARGO OF 2000 TONS LEAD INGOTS, TINNED FRUIT, WOOL, FLOUR AND FROZEN FOOD. BOMBED AND SET ON FIRE. BEACHED ON THE S END OF LONG SAND, STILL BURNING. METALS SALVAGED AND VESSEL LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

SCATTERED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 32.379 N,1 22.312 E
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF BRISBANE wreck located?

The CITY OF BRISBANE wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.379 N,1 22.312 E.

How deep is the CITY OF BRISBANE and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF BRISBANE lies at a depth of about 3.61 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.379 N,1 22.312 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF BRISBANE?

The seabed around the CITY OF BRISBANE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF BRISBANE sink?

The CITY OF BRISBANE sank on Aug 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF BRISBANE discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF BRISBANE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CITY OF BRISBANE belong to?

The CITY OF BRISBANE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF BRISBANE carrying?

The CITY OF BRISBANE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF BRISBANE?

The CITY OF BRISBANE had a tonnage of 8006 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF BRISBANE?

The CITY OF BRISBANE is classified as a steam ship.

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