Britannia Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Britannia iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 12.022 N,1 9.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.200367
  • Longitude: 1.164850
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITANNIA III
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 138
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SUNK 40 MILES SE X E OF SPURN LTV. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 531200N, 011000E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). SEP 2018/000212985 14.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITANNIA III wreck located?

The BRITANNIA III wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.022 N,1 9.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITANNIA III?

The seabed around the BRITANNIA III lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the BRITANNIA III sink?

The BRITANNIA III sank on Sep 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BRITANNIA III discovered?

The wreck of the BRITANNIA III was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BRITANNIA III belong to?

The BRITANNIA III belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRITANNIA III?

The BRITANNIA III had a tonnage of 138 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITANNIA III?

The BRITANNIA III is classified as a trawler.

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