Briton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Briton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.218 N,0 21.844 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.903633
  • Longitude: 0.364067
Wreck Depth 44.25 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITON (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 28.4
Sonar Width 11.9
Shadow Height 1.36
Orientation 190
Tonnage 134
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,,190.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK 18M SE BY E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD OR PA 535700N, 002048E. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & WW1SL). H1942/76 9.3.81 SMALL INDEFINITE CONTACT, PROBABLY OLD WK PARTIALLY BURIED, LOCATED 17.7.80 IN 535413N, 002157E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.2 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR, LENGTH 25MTRS. LYING 010/190 DEGS. (SOISS, HI 65/80). BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 12.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5354.218N, 0021.844E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.25MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, LENGTH 28.4MTRS, WIDTH 11.9MTRS, HEIGHT 1.36MTRS, ORIENTATION 190/010 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 10MTRS, TOWARD 190 DEGS. WRECK IS VERY OLD AND MOSTLY DISINTEGRATED AND PARTLY BURIED. POSSIBLY IT IS UPTURNED ON THE SEA BED. A SECOND OBJECT IS LOCATED 50M TO THE WEST, DIMENSIONS 4M X 2M IN SIZE. THERE IS A WEAK MAGNETIC ANOMALY AT THE WRECK. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 44MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE.

General Comments

Wreck degraded and partially buried.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 54.218 N,0 21.844 E
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FAQ

Where is the BRITON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BRITON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.218 N,0 21.844 E.

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

The BRITON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44.25 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.218 N,0 21.844 E.

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

The seabed around the BRITON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the BRITON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BRITON (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 24, 1916.

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

The wreck of the BRITON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BRITON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BRITON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRITON (POSSIBLY)?

The BRITON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 134 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITON (POSSIBLY)?

The BRITON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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