Hms Britania (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms britania (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 55.909 N,5 54.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.931817
  • Longitude: -5.900850
Wreck Depth 198 m
Water Depth 215 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY)
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 138.1 m
Width 23.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 12.2
Orientation 135
Tonnage 16350
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2012

Surveying Details

NL 54658 1918 VESSEL IN 355535N, 055450W. (NO AUTHORITY GIVEN). 14.8.73 SHOW AS NDW IN 355535N, 055450W ON NC 92. 10.10.85 NOT CHARTED ON 92,142, AS PLOTS IN OVER 200MTRS. 4.11.92 SHOWN ON RUSSIAN 31042 [1991 EDN]. TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA. 11.10.12 LOCATED 5.8.12 IN 3555.909N, 0554.051W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 198.07 IN GEN DEPTH 215MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, HT 12.2MTRS. LIES NW/SE. NO DEBRIS. (HMS ECHO, HI SNT_02_12). INS AS WK 198MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904. A 1ST CLASS BATTLESHIP. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK WHILE APPROACHING GIBRALTAR IN COMPANY WITH TWO DESTROYERS. STRUCK AMIDSHIPS, EXPLODING A QUANTITY OF CORDITE. SANK SOME THREE HOURS LATER, WITH A LOSS OF 40 OF HER COMPANY. SHE WAS THE LAST BRITISH WARSHIP TO BE LOST IN WW1. (DODS & COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 55.909 N,5 54.051 W.

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

The HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 198 meters and is located at coordinates 35 55.909 N,5 54.051 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 215 meters deep.

When did the HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY)?

The HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 16350 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY)?

The HMS BRITANIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a battleship.

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