Britta (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Britta (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
60 4.966 N,3 52.094 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 60.082767
- Longitude: -3.868233
|
| Wreck Depth |
100 m
|
| Water Depth |
130 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BRITTA (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DK |
| Length |
70.4 m |
| Width |
10.7 m |
| Draught |
4.3 |
| Tonnage |
1146 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 25, 1940
|
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
1982 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 9, 1981 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Britta is located in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Scotland, approximately 45 miles north of Sule Skerry. The wreck sits at coordinates 60 4.966 N, 3 52.094 W at a depth of approximately 100 meters. Historical records identify this site as the probable remains of the vessel Britta, which was reported sunk in April 1940. Survey data from 1980 confirmed a contact at this location described as an underwater wreck, initially identified through dead reckoning and later verified by sonar contact. The site is charted as an underwater obstruction and is recognized by the UK Hydrographic Office as a significant maritime historical point of interest.
Surveying Details
H8065/39 13.4.40 SUNK IN 600200N, 035500W, DERIVED FROM DEAD RECKONING. GEN DEPTH 64FMS. (HMS HERO, DTD 1.4.40). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 45M N OF SULE SKERRY. (DODS). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 600000N, 041900W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 3.3.80 CONTACT, PROBABLE WK, LOCATED IN APPROX 600500N, 035200W. SLIGHT DOPPLER EFFECT, BUT THIS THOUGHT DUE TO TIDAL STREAM. (FOSM TELECON, DTD, 29.2.80). CHART AS USC PA 55FMS. R/P. 18.3.82 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 100MTRS. NC 1234.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL BUILT 1921 WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J.LAURITZEN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-47. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
60 4.966 N,3 52.094 W
Britta (Probably) on Wreck Map
Britta (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BRITTA (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The BRITTA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 4.966 N,3 52.094 W.
How deep is the BRITTA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The BRITTA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 60 4.966 N,3 52.094 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BRITTA (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the BRITTA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 130 meters deep.
When did the BRITTA (PROBABLY) sink?
The BRITTA (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 25, 1940.
When was the wreck of the BRITTA (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the BRITTA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.
What country did the BRITTA (PROBABLY) belong to?
The BRITTA (PROBABLY) belonged to DK.
What was the tonnage of the BRITTA (PROBABLY)?
The BRITTA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1146 tons.
What type of wreck is the BRITTA (PROBABLY)?
The BRITTA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.