Hms Bredah (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms bredah (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.587 N,8 16.798 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.826450
  • Longitude: -8.279967
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 46 m
Width 12.5 m
Tonnage 1055
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1690
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2005

Surveying Details

H2316/27 9.4.27 WK LIES 185.5DEGS, 5.15C FROM BN OFF EAST PT, SPIKE ISLAND, MARKED BY W CAN BUOY. (CORK HR NOTICE DTD 31.3.27) CHART AS DW IN 514932N, 081648W, MARKED BY BUOY. - NM 784/27. H4297/54 24.12.54 DELETE BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1777. 31.1.74 AMEND POSN TO 514934N, 081645.5W. (AUTHORTIY NOT STATED). NC 1777. 22.1.05 EUT POSN: 5149.587N, 0816.798W. NE 1777.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1679 BY BETTS, HARWICH. BLOWN UP BY ACCIDENT, WHILE ANCHORED AT SPIKE ISLAND. FULL COMPLIMENT OF 400 ON BOARD WITH TROPS AND 160 JACOBITE PRISONERS. ONLY 10 SURVIVORS. (SHIPWRECKS OF IRISH COAST VOL.1, E J BOURKE)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.587 N,8 16.798 W.

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

The seabed around the HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 12, 1690.

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

The wreck of the HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1927.

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

The HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1055 tons.

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

The HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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