Joachim Brinch Lund (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Joachim brinch lund (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 31.24 N,4 41.327 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.520667
  • Longitude: -4.688783
Wreck Depth 83 m
Water Depth 89 m
Drying Height of the Feature 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 56.3
Sonar Width 15.4
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 140
Tonnage 2500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN APPROX 492800N, 044000W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17). 5.7.85 WK, STANDING 5FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED IN 493118N, 044118W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). CHART AS WK 75MTRS. BR STD. 1.12.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS IN 292800N, 044000W ON FRENCH 6930 [1985 EDN] & IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS. NCA. H3639/86 11.3.88 WK, COVERED WITH MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 493121N, 044115W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 88/07/51). HH090/497/02 28.10.91 EXAM'D 16.7.91 IN 493113N, 044119W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83 IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT, EXTREMELY BROKEN UP & LYING 170/350DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 497). AMEND TO WK 83MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP2017/000336056 27.02.2012 EXAM'D 29.12.2017 IN 4931.240N 0441.327W [WGD] ON CEFAS WESTERN CHANNEL SURVEY RMCZ,DTD 27.02.2012, RECD 21.12.2017. LEAST M/B DEPTH 83M IN GEN DEPTH 88M. NFS. AMEND POSITION TO 4931.240N 0441.327W [WGD].
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE 60M ENE OF USHANT WHILE ON PASSAGE SANTANDER TO SUNDERLAND. (LL WW1).

General Comments

EXTREMELY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.24 N,4 41.327 W.

How deep is the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 83 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.24 N,4 41.327 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) sink?

The JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 16, 1916.

When was the wreck of the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) carrying?

The JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY)?

The JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2500 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY)?

The JOACHIM BRINCH LUND (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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