Hms Braconburn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms braconburn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 37.387 N,2 9.161 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.623117
  • Longitude: -2.152683
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 25
Tonnage 203
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2008

Surveying Details

H3704/69 29.9.69 H3704/69 & H5202/69 29.9.69 LOCATED IN 573724N, 020906W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 183 IN GEN DEPTH 200FT. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 200FT. HT 15FT. LYING N/S IN A SHALLOW BOWL. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. SEABED SAND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 44/69). INS AS WK 30FMS (55MTRS). BR STD. HH091/152/01 18.6.08 HH091/152/01 & SEP 2008/000075801 18.6.08 EXAM'D 6.2.08 IN 5637.387N, 0209.161W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.1 IN GEN DEPTH 61.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS WITH BOWS NNE. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED, LISTS TO STBD. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-RICHARD BRISCOLL. BUILT IN 1918 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN FOR THE ADMIRALTY. SOLD OUT OF THE RN IN 1921 AND RENAMED. PURCHASED AGAIN IN 1944 AS A BLOCK SHIP FOR SCAPA FLOW. SANK ON PASSAGE FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH LIBERTY SHIP LE BARRON RUSSEL BRIGGS. (SIBI).

General Comments

DEGRADED, BOWS NNE, LISTS TO STBD

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 37.387 N,2 9.161 W.

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

The HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 56 37.387 N,2 9.161 W.

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

The seabed around the HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 30, 1944.

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

The wreck of the HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

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

The HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS BRACONBURN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 203 tons.

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

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

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