Britannia Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Britannia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 25.828 N,0 30.861 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.430467
  • Longitude: -0.514350
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITANNIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 8.5 m
Tonnage 620
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2550/20 10.4.20 SUNK 1.75M ESE FROM CG STATION, ROBIN HOOD BAY. (TH). INS WK. - NM 670/20. H2550/20 INS LT BUOY 278 DEG, 7.75C FROM WK. - NM 765/20. H4933/20 27.9.20 DISPERSED. LEAST DEPTH 21FT LWST. POSN 1.5M ESE OF ROBIN HOOD BAY COAST GUARD STATION. (TRINITY HOUSE, 24.8.20). AMEND OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL TO WK 3.5FMS (1920). DELETE BUOY. - NM 1610/20. H4593/59 9.11.59 INS AS WK 3FMS 3FT ON NC 1200. 21.6.72 AMEND TO WK 6.4MTRS. NC 129. 30.10.75 AMEND TO WK 5.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 134. H6331/87/2 13.2.89 NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). DELETE. - NM 596/89. HH100/351/06 22.2.93 REPORTED IN 542549N, 003045.5E [OGB] USING RADAR RANGES. LEAST DEPTH 10 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NCA YET HH100/351/09 6.6.95 SMALL ANCHOR AND BRASS PUMP BUCKET HAVE BEEN RECOVERED. STEAM COMPOUND ENGINES, SINGLE BOILER WITH THREE CORRUGATED FURNACES. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). 26.3.03 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 26.4.17 NOTHING LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1877 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WESTOLL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE IMMINGHAM FOR THE TYNE. STRUCK ROCKS. WAS REFLOATED BUT SANK DUE TO HOLE IN HULL. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITANNIA wreck located?

The BRITANNIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 25.828 N,0 30.861 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITANNIA?

The seabed around the BRITANNIA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BRITANNIA sink?

The BRITANNIA sank on Apr 3, 1920.

When was the wreck of the BRITANNIA discovered?

The wreck of the BRITANNIA was discovered in 1920.

What country did the BRITANNIA belong to?

The BRITANNIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITANNIA carrying?

The BRITANNIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRITANNIA?

The BRITANNIA had a tonnage of 620 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITANNIA?

The BRITANNIA is classified as a steam ship.

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