Britannia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Britannia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.328 N,1 44.798 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.472133
  • Longitude: -1.746633
Wreck Depth 33.33 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITANNIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 144
Tonnage 40
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 060.0,050.0,001.7,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2021

Surveying Details

H3737/44 28.4.44 WK IN 502830N, 014444W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST NO 51, 28.4.44). H6883/55 16.12.55 WK EXAM'D IN 502815N, 014444W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18 IN GEN DEPTH 19FMS. SEABED SAND, STONE & SHELL. A/S RESPONSE FAIR. (HMS SCOTT, 31.8.55). CHART AS WK 18FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 6.10.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK 32MTRS [LAT]. NC 2615. H1310/87 26.8.87 THIS WK HAS WRONG MACHINERY CONFIGURATION TO BE THE 'ALBERT C FIELD', IN WHICH THE BOILERS AND ENGINE WERE AFT. THIS WK HAS THEM AMIDSHIPS AND IS OBVIOUSLY OLDER - PROBABLY WW1 PERIOD. (D C WENDES, 28.7.87). H1310/88 13.1.88 RECENTLY DIVED ON IN 502820N, 014446W [OGB] USING DECCA. APPARENTLY A COASTER OF ABOUT WW1 PERIOD. WELL BROKEN, LYING PARTLY ON ITS SIDE AND PARTLY UPSIDE-DOWN. STANDS ABOUT 6 MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (S SHOVLAR, 4.1.88). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. HH100/351/08 16.2.94 WK OF BRITANNIA IN 502817N, 014444.5W. (J WELCH, WK LIST). NCA. HH090/962/01 5.12.02 EXAM'D 6.7.02 IN 5028.328N, 0144.798W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.1, FOUL 33.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.3 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTLY BROKEN AND FAIRLY WELL BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000123102 13.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5028.328N, 0144.798W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. ORIENTATION 144/324 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, 1.7MTRS DEEP. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). RETAIN EXISTING DEPTH AND POSN.

Circumstances of loss

18.10.17 BUILT IN 1885 BY S & H MORTON & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY LEITH HULL & HAMBURG STEAM PACKET CO. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 122NHP FOR 8.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR ST MALO. CARGO PIG IRON. HAD LANDED PILOT OFF DEAL ON 18.10.17. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC-75. 22 MEN LOST. (DODS & BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS SUNK BY U-BOATS, 1914-18).

General Comments

PARTLY BROKEN AND BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.328 N,1 44.798 W.

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

The BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 33.33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.328 N,1 44.798 W.

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

The seabed around the BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 19, 1917.

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

The wreck of the BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BRITANNIA (PROBABLY)?

The BRITANNIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 40 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITANNIA (PROBABLY)?

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

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