Hms Brighton Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms brighton queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 6.472 N,2 11.057 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.107867
  • Longitude: 2.184283
Wreck Depth 2.4 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 807
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2020

Surveying Details

H7210/53 30.10.68 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 510633N, 021111E. (OSTENDE NM 21/134/68). INS AS DW. - NM 1892/68. H7210/53 25.11.68 NOW WK 3.5MTRS. (OSTENDE NM 23/143/68). - NM 2035/68. 29.9.77 SHOWN AS WK 3.8MTRS ON FR 6651 [1977 EDN]. NCA. H2981/78 15.10.86 NOW WK 2.2MTRS IN 510631N, 021101E [EUR]. (BREST NM 86 34 19). - NM 3421/86. 10.11.88 SHOWN AS WK 2.4MTRS IN 510631.5N, 021109E ON FR 7057 [1987 EDN]. NOT LISTED IN 1987 FR WK RECORDS. BR STD. 5.6.90 WK OF 'BRIGHTON QUEEEN' HAS BEEN DIVED ON IN 510629N, 021111E. (CDT EGGERMONT, TELECON 5.6.90). 17.10.96 SHOWN AS WK 2.7MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIUM 102 REPROMAT [MAY'96]. NC 1873. 26.5.11 SHOWN AS WK 2.4MTRS [LAT] IN 5106.472N, 0211.057E [WGD] ON FR401030. [EDN 1.44].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY CLYDEBANK ENGINEERING & SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P & A CAMPBELL. COMPOUND ENGINES OF 273NHP FOR 18.3KTS. REQUISITIONED FOR USE AS AUXILIARY MINESWEEPER. SANK FOLLOWING AN ATTACK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT DURING OPERATION 'DYNAMO'. (WW2SL, R VERPOORTE & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN wreck located?

The HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 6.472 N,2 11.057 E.

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

The HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN lies at a depth of about 2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 6.472 N,2 11.057 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN?

The seabed around the HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN sink?

The HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN sank on Jun 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN discovered?

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

What country did the HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN belong to?

The HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN?

The HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN had a tonnage of 807 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN?

The HMS BRIGHTON QUEEN is classified as a steam ship.

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