Britta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Britta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.918 N,3 9.698 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.948633
  • Longitude: 3.161633
Wreck Depth 33.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITTA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.6 m
Shadow Height 2.3
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 18, 2021

Surveying Details

H3966/76 25.10.80 WK IN 535713N, 030356E [EUR]. POSN BY DECCA. POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 535954N, 030948E. (HYDRNLNAVY TLX DTD 22.10.80). NAVAREA I 279 ISSUED. H3966/76 19.11.80 WK 33.4MTRS IN 535654N, 030948E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 3624(P)/80). NAVAREA I 279 CANCELLED. NCA. H3966/76 2.8.83 WK 34MTRS IN 535654N, 030946E [EUR]. (NETH NM 1211/83). BR STD. 11.7.11 SHOWN IN 5356.860N, 0309.692E [WGD] ON NL301505 [END 10.14].

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW, AFTER SEVERE FLOODING. (LL).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the BRITTA wreck located?

The BRITTA wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.918 N,3 9.698 E.

How deep is the BRITTA and where exactly is it located?

The BRITTA lies at a depth of about 33.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 56.918 N,3 9.698 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITTA?

The seabed around the BRITTA lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the BRITTA sink?

The BRITTA sank on Oct 18, 1980.

When was the wreck of the BRITTA discovered?

The wreck of the BRITTA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the BRITTA belong to?

The BRITTA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRITTA?

The BRITTA had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITTA?

The BRITTA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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