Britannia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Britannia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 37.65 N,1 36.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.627500
  • Longitude: -1.603283
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 8.2 m
Draught 4.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 740
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1999

Surveying Details

H1280/77 2.3.77 FOUNDERED ON CRUMSTONE, FARNE IS. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). 1.4.82 DESCRIBED AS WELL BROKEN UP IN DEPTHS 6 TO 30MTRS CLOSE S OF THE CALLERS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOLUME II). HH090/843/01 22.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 23.6.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). MERITAITO, HI1591. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE ON CRUMSTONE RK IN FOG.

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FAQ

Where is the BRITANNIA wreck located?

The BRITANNIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 37.65 N,1 36.197 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 Sep 25, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BRITANNIA discovered?

The wreck of the BRITANNIA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BRITANNIA belong to?

The BRITANNIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRITANNIA?

The BRITANNIA had a tonnage of 740 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITANNIA?

The BRITANNIA is classified as a steam ship.

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