Britannia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Britannia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 21.401 N,4 9.152 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.356683
  • Longitude: -4.152533
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITANNIA
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1923
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers G CONL BUOY
Surveying Details H1110/23 12.2.23 SANK IN COLLISION IN PLYMOUTH SOUND IN POSN 116DEGS 4.75C FROM FLAG STAFF DRAKES ISLAND. OPERATIONS TO RAISE THIS WRECK ARE BEING UNDERTAKEN. (KHM PLYMOUTH). H1263/23 19.2.23 THE ABOVE WRECK WAS LIFTED ON 16.2.23 AND PLACED IN POSN 20DEGS 170YDS FROM FLAGSTAFF DRAKES ISLAND WHERE IT LIES IN A DEPTH OF 8FT AT LWOS & IS MARKED BY A G WRECK BUOY. IS NO LONGER A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (KHM PLYMOUTH). CHART AS ST IN 502122N, 040905W [UND], MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. BR STD. H7294/24 30.10.24 WK & BUOY ERASED FROM BA 1967. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2004

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN COLLISION IN PLYMOUTH SOUND. (KHM PLYMOUTH).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITANNIA wreck located?

The BRITANNIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.401 N,4 9.152 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITANNIA?

The seabed around the BRITANNIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the BRITANNIA discovered?

The wreck of the BRITANNIA was discovered in 1923.

What type of wreck is the BRITANNIA?

The BRITANNIA is classified as a trawler.