Saint Brandan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saint brandan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.119 N,1 35.449 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.718650
  • Longitude: -1.590817
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT BRANDAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 46 m
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 15
Orientation 30
Tonnage 566
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Surveying Details

H4246/23 4.7.23 NDW (1923) IN 494315N, 013504W. (FRENCH NM 35/1105/23). - NM 998/23. 18.5.73 DW SHOWN IN 494315N, 013502W ON FRENCH 5627. NC 1106. H1783/67 2.12.75 WK 33MTRS IN 494304N, 013513W. (FRENCH NM 75 45 16) 14.2.79 SHOWN IN 494305N, 013508W [EUR] IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976. 4.2.93 'SAINT BRANDAN', WK 30MTRS IN 494311N, 013522W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS 1992 NO.14591022). BR STD. HH100/351/12 8.5.97 WK, FOUND BY DIVERS TO BE APPROX 150FT LONG WITH A NARROW BEAM. THE CENTRAL BRIDGE HAS COLLAPSED WITH HOLDS FORE AND AFT CONTAINING COAL. THERE IS A TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND BOILER AFT OF THE BRIDGE WHICH HAS A LAVATORY STANDING ALONE, IN ALL ITS GLORY, UNSCREENED ON IT. (MV MAUREEN CHARTERS 3.5.97) 15.4.99 POSN 4943.179N, 0135.369W [EUR]. POSN BY DGPS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. SEP 2015/000182665 30.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 30MTRS IN 4943.119N, 0135.449W [WGD] ON FR 7092 [ED 4, COR TO 11.8.15]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL & FR WK RECORDS).

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT BRANDAN wreck located?

The SAINT BRANDAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.119 N,1 35.449 W.

How deep is the SAINT BRANDAN and where exactly is it located?

The SAINT BRANDAN lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 49 43.119 N,1 35.449 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT BRANDAN?

The seabed around the SAINT BRANDAN lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the SAINT BRANDAN sink?

The SAINT BRANDAN sank on Aug 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SAINT BRANDAN discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT BRANDAN was discovered in 1923.

What country did the SAINT BRANDAN belong to?

The SAINT BRANDAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAINT BRANDAN carrying?

The SAINT BRANDAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT BRANDAN?

The SAINT BRANDAN had a tonnage of 566 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT BRANDAN?

The SAINT BRANDAN is classified as a steam ship.

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