Hms Bittern Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms bittern Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.18 N,3 0.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.303000
  • Longitude: -3.001050
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BITTERN
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 64.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Sonar Length 31
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 3.2
Tonnage 360
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Surveying Details

HH100/351/01 10.7.89 HMS BITTERN'S LAST REPORTED POSN WAS 10M SSE FROM BERRY HEAD AT 0200. COLLISION TOOK PLACE AT 0315 WITH SS KENILWORTH WHICH HAD BEEN STEERING A COURSE OF W 0.5 S ACROSS LYME BAY FROM OFF PORTLAND, AT 11 KNOTS. (C DAVIES, 19.6.89). HH100/351/14 8.9.99 DIVED IN 5018.20N, 0300.0W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK LIES BROKEN UP ON AND E/W AXIS. THE MAIN WRECKAGE IN THE QUOTED POSN COMPRISES ONE DAMAGED BOILER, THE TWO ENGINES AND ASSOCIATED PIPEWORK. THE PROPS ARE ALSO IN SITU. THE BOW SECTION IS WELL BROKEN UP AND THIS AND THE OTHER BOILERS AND PARTLY BURIED IN SILT. THE IMPACT WITH SS KENILWORTH APPEARS TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE ON THE PORT SIDE IN THE AREA OF THE AFTERMOST BOILER. HMS BITTERN WAS CUT IN TWO WITH NO SURVIVORS. (N R CHIPCHASE). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/961/01 10.12.03 EXAM'D 21.6.03 IN 5018.180N, 0300.063W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.6 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BADLY BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY COVERED WITH SEDIMENT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 51MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY VICKERS. A 'C' CLASS DESTROYER. TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 5700NHP, TWIN SHAFT. ONE 12PDR, FIVE 6PDR GUNS, 2 TORPEDO TUBES. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS KENILWORTH. CUT IN TWO AND SANK WITH NO SURVIVORS. (COLLEDGE & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, PARTY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BITTERN wreck located?

The HMS BITTERN wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.18 N,3 0.063 W.

How deep is the HMS BITTERN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BITTERN lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.18 N,3 0.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BITTERN?

The seabed around the HMS BITTERN lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HMS BITTERN sink?

The HMS BITTERN sank on Apr 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS BITTERN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BITTERN was discovered in 1999.

What country did the HMS BITTERN belong to?

The HMS BITTERN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BITTERN?

The HMS BITTERN had a tonnage of 360 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BITTERN?

The HMS BITTERN is classified as a destroyer.

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