Holly Branch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Holly branch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 57.94 N,3 55.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.965667
  • Longitude: -3.918167
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOLLY BRANCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3568
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Surveying Details

SUNK 14M NE X N FROM ILE DE BAS. (WW1 SL). H1690/19 16.7.19 WK IN 485800N, 035500W. (PARIS NM). CHART AS NDW (1917) IN 485800N, 035500W. BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 SHOWN AS NDW ON NC 2644. 21.9.77 WK PD IN MEAN DEPTH 81MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS, NO.14583004). H2302/84 16.8.84 NDW PD IN 485759N, 035507W. (BREST NM 84 28 30). CHART AS NDW IN 485800N, 035500W [EUR]. R/P. 19.8.87 WK USC PA 54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1985, NO.14583004). BR STD. 5.8.88 WK USC PD 54MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987). NC 2668.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY EXPLOSIVES. (WW1 SL). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM LA PLATA TO HARVE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 57.94 N,3 55.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOLLY BRANCH wreck located?

The HOLLY BRANCH wreck is located at coordinates 48 57.94 N,3 55.09 W.

How deep is the HOLLY BRANCH and where exactly is it located?

The HOLLY BRANCH lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 48 57.94 N,3 55.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLLY BRANCH?

The seabed around the HOLLY BRANCH lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the HOLLY BRANCH sink?

The HOLLY BRANCH sank on Jan 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HOLLY BRANCH discovered?

The wreck of the HOLLY BRANCH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HOLLY BRANCH belong to?

The HOLLY BRANCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOLLY BRANCH carrying?

The HOLLY BRANCH was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HOLLY BRANCH?

The HOLLY BRANCH had a tonnage of 3568 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOLLY BRANCH?

The HOLLY BRANCH is classified as a steam ship.

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