Hms Bittern (Parts Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms bittern (parts of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.122 N,3 0.083 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.302033
  • Longitude: -3.001383
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 64.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Sonar Length 24
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 79
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 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2003

Surveying Details

HH090/961/01 18.12.03 HH090/961/01 18.12.03 EXAM'D 3.8.03 IN 5018.122N, 0300.083W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.9 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. FURTHER PIECES LIE AT 207 DEGS, 21MTRS WITH DIMENSIONS 4 X 4 X 0.8MTRS AND AT 203 DEGS, 30MTRS WITH DIMENSIONS 4 X 4 X 0.3MTRS. PROBABLY DEBRIS ASSOCIATED WITH [57691]. (GARDLINE, HI 961). INS AS WK 52MTRS. 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

PROBABLE WRECKAGE & BOILERS FROM WK [57691]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.122 N,3 0.083 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.122 N,3 0.083 W.

How deep is the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.122 N,3 0.083 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Apr 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY)?

The HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 360 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY)?

The HMS BITTERN (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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