Hms Brighton Belle Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms brighton belle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.043 N,1 30.307 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.300717
  • Longitude: 1.505117
Wreck Depth 16.01 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BRIGHTON BELLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.4
Shadow Height 0.7
Tonnage 396
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2019

Surveying Details

H1848/40 4.6.40 SANK IN 511754N, 013033E. MAST SHOWING. (ADMIRALTY, DTD 28.5.40). MARKED BY BUOY. - PFNM 1404/40. H0565/40 19.8.40 CHART AS DW IN 511758N, 013018E. - NM 2080/40. (AMENDED FURTHER BY NM'S 4109/45, 2220/49, 2301/50). H021369/45 AUG 1945 SWEPT CLEAR AT 18FT AFTER DISPERSAL OPS. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [E4798]). H1848/40 2.11.49 WK NOW CONSIDERED CLEAR TO SEABED. (C-IN-C THE NORE, DTD 1.9.49). H927/59 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 38FT. (ECES, DTD 1949). H1848/40 4.11.50 LOCATED IN 511758N, 013018E. CLEAR AT 34, FOUL AT 35FT. (HMSL 324, DTD 14.5.50). H621/46 1.7.59 POOR A/S CONTACT. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [K1248]). H2421/62 SCOUR ONLY, LOCATED DURING SUCCEEDING ISS SURVEYS, IN 511800N, 013026E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. H2331/85 13.11.86 EXAM'D 7.7.86 IN 151800N, 013025E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2 IN GEN DEPTH 12.5-14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15MTRS. LARGE MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. DISPERSED WRECKAGE, LYING IN OWN SCOUR. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 298). AMEND TO FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/511/01 16.10.91 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH USING SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER. GEN DEPTH NOW 11MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 511). NCA. HH242/400/08 26.2.97 NOT FOUND. (THL VECTIS DTD 1997). AMEND TO ABEY. BR STD. HH090/738/01 11.9.97 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. NOT SEEN ON DCS3 OR E/S. LIES IN AREA OF IRREGULAR, ASYMETRIC SANDWAVES. (NP 1016, HI 738). RETAIN AS ABEY. NCA. HH090/892/01 3.10.00 LOCATED BY SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 892). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. HH091/028/01 25.6.03 LOCATED BY MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 1028). NCA. HH091/169/01 2.4.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1169). M/B IMAGE SHOWS FRAGMENT OF WRECKAGE IN LARGE SCOUR HOLE. AMEND LIVE. INS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2010/000060716 26.3.10 EXAM'D 3.8.09 IN 5118.043N, 0130.307E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.05 IN GEN DEPTH 16.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 3MTRS, WIDTH 1MTRS, HT 0.7MTR. POSSIBLE SMALL PIECE OF WRECKAGE WITHIN A LARGE DEPRESSION. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.13 LOCATED 8.12.12 IN 5118.041N, 0130.310E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.01MTRS. DEPTH OF SCOUR 17.47MTRS. A SMALL ITEM OF WRECKAGE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1399). NCA. SEP 2019/000060708 21.3.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1617). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2021/000308168 25.11.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021) (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1741). NFA. RSDRA2024000267322 31.10.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1866). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-LADY EVELYN, BUILT IN 1900 BY J SCOTT & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P & A CAMPBELL. REQUISITIONED FOR USE AS A MINESWEEPER. WHILST ENGAGED IN THE DUNKIRK REMOVAL OF TROOPS SHE COLLIDED WITH A SUBMERGED WK & SANK. SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

FRAGMENT OF DEBRIS IN LARGE SCOUR HOLE

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE wreck located?

The HMS BRIGHTON BELLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.043 N,1 30.307 E.

How deep is the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BRIGHTON BELLE lies at a depth of about 16.01 meters and is located at coordinates 51 18.043 N,1 30.307 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE?

The seabed around the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE sink?

The HMS BRIGHTON BELLE sank on May 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE belong to?

The HMS BRIGHTON BELLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE?

The HMS BRIGHTON BELLE had a tonnage of 396 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BRIGHTON BELLE?

The HMS BRIGHTON BELLE is classified as a steam ship.

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