Sierra Bravia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sierra bravia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 52.869 N,0 57.092 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.881150
  • Longitude: 0.951533
Wreck Depth 22.37 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIERRA BRAVIA
Type carrier
Flag ES
Length 56.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 672
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1970
Bottom Texture 4,6,7,17
Scour Dimensions 040.0,,002.0,260.0
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2698/62 20.4.70 SUNK AFTER COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN MS 'RUHR ORE' (8200 TONS GROSS) 3M SW OF DUNGENESS. (LL 200). H3221/70 14.8.70 TWO WRECKS FOUND NEAR THIS POSN: (1) 505309N, 005806E IN ABOUT 14FMS [SEE WK 20610]; (2) 505342N, 005842E IN ABOUT 14FMS [SEE WK 20616]. (RV CLIONE, MAY 1970). NCA. H3950/70 14.8.70 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 505252N, 005711E. ABOUT 30FT HIGH. (TH, 9.6.70). H3950/70 15.12.70 WK IN 505252N, 005711E [OGB] USING HSA & DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.6MTRS [73FT], FOUL AT 23.0MTRS [76FT]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.6MTRS [73FT] IN GEN DEPTH 31.0MTRS [102FT]. SCOUR POSSIBLY 1MTR DEEP. WRECK LIES NW/SE. (FSL WATERWITCH H525 NO 2/70, 7.10.70). CHART AS SW 12FMS 1FT. - NM 45/71. 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 22.6MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 25.3.75 WK IN 505249N, 005713E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT 13.7.74, CLEAR AT 22.8MTRS, FOUL AT 23.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30-31MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEA BED FAIRLY FLAT. DCS3 LENGTH 120FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. NE 536. 26.3.93 NOW CHARTED AS SW 22.5MTRS. NE 536. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 EXAM'D 17.6.15; IN 5052.869N, 0057.092E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.37MTRS, GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 132/315. SCOUR 40MTRS TOWARDS 260, SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. WK BROKEN, LIES ON STBD SIDE, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY INDUNAVAL SA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIME DEL NORTE SA. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR BILBAO. GENERAL CARGO. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN MS RUHR ORE' (8200 TONS GROSS) 3M SW OF DUNGENESS. ONE MAN LOST, THREE MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SIERRA BRAVIA wreck located?

The SIERRA BRAVIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 52.869 N,0 57.092 E.

How deep is the SIERRA BRAVIA and where exactly is it located?

The SIERRA BRAVIA lies at a depth of about 22.37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 52.869 N,0 57.092 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIERRA BRAVIA?

The seabed around the SIERRA BRAVIA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SIERRA BRAVIA sink?

The SIERRA BRAVIA sank on Apr 12, 1970.

When was the wreck of the SIERRA BRAVIA discovered?

The wreck of the SIERRA BRAVIA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the SIERRA BRAVIA belong to?

The SIERRA BRAVIA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the SIERRA BRAVIA carrying?

The SIERRA BRAVIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SIERRA BRAVIA?

The SIERRA BRAVIA had a tonnage of 672 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIERRA BRAVIA?

The SIERRA BRAVIA is classified as a carrier.

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