Hms Bracklyn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms bracklyn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 41.956 N,2 10.468 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.699267
  • Longitude: 2.174467
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 85
Tonnage 303
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1917
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6411 INS ON CHART 1408. H4282/26 AMEND TO NDW (1917). H3085/26 CONFIRMS LOSS AND GIVES TONNAGE. H3730/69 18.9.69 NOT FOUND IN GENERAL SONAR SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). DELETED. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 524204N, 020948E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954, 7.11.72. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 EXAM'D 25.7.94 IN 524155.7N, 021034.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.3, FOUL 33.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.0 IN GEN DEPTH 37.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 44MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS. INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT AND SITUATED BETWEEN TWO LARGE SANDWAVES. (GARDLINE, HI 616). INS AS SW 33MTRS. SEP 2014/000101130 31.1.214 EXAM'D 26.7.14 IN 5241.956N, 0210.468E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.22 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, BURIED IN A SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). AMEND WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE.

General Comments

INTACT, BETWEEN TWO SANDWAVES

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 41.956 N,2 10.468 E.

How deep is the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 52 41.956 N,2 10.468 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) sank on May 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 303 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS BRACKLYN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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