description Broad Fourteens Overview
The Broad Fourteens is a broad, shallow area of the southern North Sea, located off the Netherlands and south of the Dogger Bank. Its name refers to a fairly consistent depth of about fourteen fathoms, or roughly 26 metres, rather than to a town or administrative boundary. It is a named seabed feature used in marine charts and nautical descriptions of the North Sea. Dutch and German navies also call it Breeveertien.
help Broad Fourteens FAQ
Where is the Broad Fourteens?
The Broad Fourteens is a shallow area of the southern North Sea off the Netherlands. It lies south of the Dogger Bank.
Why is it called the Broad Fourteens?
The name refers to a fairly consistent depth of about fourteen fathoms. Fourteen fathoms is roughly 26 metres, so the name describes the seabed rather than a town.
Is the Broad Fourteens a town or administrative region?
No, it is a marine sandbank or shallow sea area. Its name is based on depth and does not identify a land settlement or administrative boundary.
How deep is the Broad Fourteens?
The area is commonly described as having a depth of about fourteen fathoms. That converts to roughly 26 metres, although seabed depth can vary across the area.
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