Britta (Or Tajandoen) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Britta (or tajandoen) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 8.94 N,4 51.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.149000
  • Longitude: -4.851500
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN)
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 124.4 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 6214
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Surveying Details

H095/39 8.2.41 POSN 490900N, 045100W. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST 8.2.41). H01001/40 7.12.39 COULD BE 'TAJANDOEN' [21616], SUNK 7.12.39 IN 490900N, 045100W, OR NORWEGIAN VESSEL 'BRITTA' OF 6214 TONS, SUNK 45M SW OF LONGSHIPS LTHO ON 6.12.39. (TRADE DIVISION LISTS, 25.4.41). H0113/45 25.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 490900N, 045100W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). 3.10.80 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 5069 [1980 EDN]. NCA. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 6.4.82 SHOWN AS NDW ON NE 2644. 28.6.99 WK USC PA 60MTRS IN 4909.0N, 0451.0W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. 24.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS IN 4908.940N, 0451.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED SUNK BY SUBMARINE 45M SW OF LONGSHIPS LIGHT OR 50M SW OF LANDS END. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR CURACAO. (LL WW1 & WW1SL). BUILT IN 1928 BY HELISINGORS JENSK & MSK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/S MASCOT. OIL ENGINES FOR 542NHP. SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 50M SW OF LANDS END. 6 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) wreck located?

The BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) wreck is located at coordinates 49 8.94 N,4 51.09 W.

How deep is the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) and where exactly is it located?

The BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 49 8.94 N,4 51.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN)?

The seabed around the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) sink?

The BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) sank on Dec 6, 1939.

When was the wreck of the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) discovered?

The wreck of the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) belong to?

The BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN)?

The BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) had a tonnage of 6214 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN)?

The BRITTA (OR TAJANDOEN) is classified as a tanker.

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