Britannic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Britannic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 42 N,14 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.700000
  • Longitude: -14.633333
Water Depth 3400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITANNIC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 90 m
Width 13 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 2490
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS: 354200N, 143800W. (LLOYDS WW2SL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 28, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1918 BY C HILL & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W H COCKERLINE & CO.. ON PASSAGE FROM ALMERIA TO BARROW. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (LLOYDS WW2SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITANNIC wreck located?

The BRITANNIC wreck is located at coordinates 35 42 N,14 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITANNIC?

The seabed around the BRITANNIC lies at approximately 3400 meters deep.

When did the BRITANNIC sink?

The BRITANNIC sank on Feb 9, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BRITANNIC discovered?

The wreck of the BRITANNIC was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BRITANNIC belong to?

The BRITANNIC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITANNIC carrying?

The BRITANNIC was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BRITANNIC?

The BRITANNIC had a tonnage of 2490 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITANNIC?

The BRITANNIC is classified as a steam ship.

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