Britannia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Britannia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.278 N,2 26.678 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.337967
  • Longitude: -2.444633
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 104
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 117
Tonnage 3028
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1884
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2003

Surveying Details

HH100/351/10 5.12.95 HH100/351/10 5.12.95 WK IN 5020.283N, 0226.642W [OGB]. LYING UPRIGHT AND WELL BROKEN UP WITH DECKS HAVING COLLAPSED TO WITHIN A METRE OF THE SEABED. THERE IS A LARGE FISHING NET SNAGGED AND FLOATING ABOUT 20FT ABOVE THE WRECK DUE TO FLOATS STUCK INSIDE. (J WELCH). CHART AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. HH090/961/01 8.12.03 HH090/961/01 8.12.03 EXAM'D 23.7.03 IN 5020.278N, 0226.678W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.8 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 104MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 117/297 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN, APPEARS AS AN AREA OF WRECKAGE. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 48MTRS. BR STD. 5.9.08 5.9.08 WK IS UPRIGHT BUT WELL BROKEN. THE COMPOUND ENGINE LIES ON ITS STBD SIDE. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION AS BRITANNIA BY POTTERY (BLUE PRINT 'BRITANNIA' IN BELT DESIGN). (N R CHIPCHASE).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY M PEARSE & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G W WARD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS BELLCAIRN. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN UP AND COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.278 N,2 26.678 W.

How deep is the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.278 N,2 26.678 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 31, 1884.

When was the wreck of the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1995.

What country did the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY)?

The BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3028 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY)?

The BRITANNIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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