Britta (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Britta (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 4.966 N,3 52.094 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.082767
  • Longitude: -3.868233
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITTA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1146
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 1981

Surveying Details

H8065/39 13.4.40 SUNK IN 600200N, 035500W, DERIVED FROM DEAD RECKONING. GEN DEPTH 64FMS. (HMS HERO, DTD 1.4.40). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 45M N OF SULE SKERRY. (DODS). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 600000N, 041900W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 3.3.80 CONTACT, PROBABLE WK, LOCATED IN APPROX 600500N, 035200W. SLIGHT DOPPLER EFFECT, BUT THIS THOUGHT DUE TO TIDAL STREAM. (FOSM TELECON, DTD, 29.2.80). CHART AS USC PA 55FMS. R/P. 18.3.82 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 100MTRS. NC 1234.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1921 WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J.LAURITZEN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-47. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITTA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BRITTA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 4.966 N,3 52.094 W.

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

The BRITTA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 60 4.966 N,3 52.094 W.

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

The seabed around the BRITTA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the BRITTA (PROBABLY) sink?

The BRITTA (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 25, 1940.

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

The wreck of the BRITTA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRITTA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BRITTA (PROBABLY) belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the BRITTA (PROBABLY)?

The BRITTA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1146 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITTA (PROBABLY)?

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

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