Manchester Brigade Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manchester brigade Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.01 N,10 22.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.883500
  • Longitude: -10.367333
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANCHESTER BRIGADE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 127.4 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 10.2
Tonnage 6042
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

21.3.78 21.3.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF CO MAYO. (DODS) 14.10.00 14.10.00 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5453.00N, 1022.00W. (WW2SL, LL WW2, & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY IRVINE'S SB & DD CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MANCHESTER LINES LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSIONE ENGINE OF 690NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR MONTREAL IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED BY U 137. 62 MEN LOST, 4 RESCUED. (WW2SL, LLWW2, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, SII).

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FAQ

Where is the MANCHESTER BRIGADE wreck located?

The MANCHESTER BRIGADE wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.01 N,10 22.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANCHESTER BRIGADE?

The seabed around the MANCHESTER BRIGADE lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the MANCHESTER BRIGADE sink?

The MANCHESTER BRIGADE sank on Sep 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MANCHESTER BRIGADE discovered?

The wreck of the MANCHESTER BRIGADE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MANCHESTER BRIGADE belong to?

The MANCHESTER BRIGADE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MANCHESTER BRIGADE carrying?

The MANCHESTER BRIGADE was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the MANCHESTER BRIGADE?

The MANCHESTER BRIGADE had a tonnage of 6042 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANCHESTER BRIGADE?

The MANCHESTER BRIGADE is classified as a steam ship.

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