Henriette Bravo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Henriette bravo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 7.44 N,5 26.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.124000
  • Longitude: -5.443167
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 99 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENRIETTE BRAVO
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 78.6 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 2009

Surveying Details

H3895/74 24.4.78 SANK IN 490730N, 052630W. (LL, 15.4.78). INS AS WK USC PA 35FMS [64MTRS]. - NM 1032/78. H4984/74 25.7.78 NDW PA IN 490730N, 052430W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 78 18 16). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. NCA. 20.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 80.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 2644. FRENCH WK RECORDS NOR SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 30.6.99 LISTED AS USC PA 75MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999. BR STD. 24.2.09 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1974 BY SONDERBORG SKIBSV, SONDERBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O H RASMUSSEN. PASSAGE FROM ROSCOFF WITH 2800 TONS OF SEAWEED POLLUTED WITH OIL FROM THE LOSS OF AMOCO CADIZ (QV). CARGO SHIFTED, TOOK ON HEAVY LIST AND FINALLY SANK SOME FOUR HOURS AFTER BEING ABANDONED. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HENRIETTE BRAVO wreck located?

The HENRIETTE BRAVO wreck is located at coordinates 49 7.44 N,5 26.59 W.

How deep is the HENRIETTE BRAVO and where exactly is it located?

The HENRIETTE BRAVO lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 49 7.44 N,5 26.59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HENRIETTE BRAVO?

The seabed around the HENRIETTE BRAVO lies at approximately 99 meters deep.

When did the HENRIETTE BRAVO sink?

The HENRIETTE BRAVO sank on Apr 14, 1978.

When was the wreck of the HENRIETTE BRAVO discovered?

The wreck of the HENRIETTE BRAVO was discovered in 1978.

What country did the HENRIETTE BRAVO belong to?

The HENRIETTE BRAVO belonged to DK.

What cargo was the HENRIETTE BRAVO carrying?

The HENRIETTE BRAVO was carrying sand,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the HENRIETTE BRAVO?

The HENRIETTE BRAVO had a tonnage of 1399 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENRIETTE BRAVO?

The HENRIETTE BRAVO is classified as a motor vessel.

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