Britannic Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Britannic Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 35.94 N,2 53.08 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 53 m |
| Water Depth | 67 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BRITANNIC |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 92 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 13, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 12 MILES NNW FROM LES HANOIS. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 493600N, 025300W. H2537/28 24.8.28 WK NOT CHARTED. 12.02.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1979 EDN, SCALE 1:240,000]. INS AS USC PA 53 MTRS [29FMS] IN POSN 493600N, 025300W. BR STD. 29.9.88 INS AS USC PA 53MTRS ON NC 2669. HH090/912/01 20.11.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 20, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY BOMBS 12M NNW FROM LES HANOIS. (WW1SL).
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