Hmhs Britannic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmhs britannic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 42.381 N,24 16.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.706350
  • Longitude: 24.281000
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMHS BRITANNIC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 259.8 m
Width 28.7 m
Draught 18
Tonnage 48158
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1916
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source research vessel
Surveying Details 12.1.60 [EUR] POSN: 373910N, 240942E. H3592/73 4.12.75 WK LOCATED & IDENTIFIED BY 'CALYPSO' (CDR COUSTEAU & DIVERS), IN 374205N, 241702E [EUR] USING TRANSIT SATNAV. LYING IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. STATED TO HAVE LEAST DEPTH OF APPROX 80MTRS. (WO TELECON, DTD 3.12.75 & UWI LETTER, DTD 3.12.75). BR STD. 20.10.93 NOT SHOWN ON GREEK 421. NCA. 29.8.95 WRECK RE-LOCATED BY DR. ROBERT D. BALLARD USING U.S.S. 'NR-1' NUCLEAR SUBMARINE. POSITION 37 42.361N, 24 16.781E. 7.11.95 NEGOTIATIONS TAKING PLACE BETWEEN THE GREEK GOVERNMENT/LIVERPOOL MUSEUMS & DR R BALLARD TO TURN THE WRECK SITE INTO A UNDERWATER MUSEUM FOR 'TELETOURISTS'. (DAILY TELEGRAPH, DTD 24.10.95). 20.8.96 FORMER UK GOVERNMENT LEGAL TITLE TO WRECK OBTAINED BY GOVERNCHECK LIMITED. 11.1.99 LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. BOW SECTION SEPARATED FROM MAIN BODY OF SHIP BY A BREAK JUST IN FRONT OF THE BRIDGE. GOOD VISIBILITY. FULL DESCRIPTION OF WRECK GIVEN. (DIVER MAGAZINE JAN 1999 EDN). 22.9.08 MARINE BIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF WRECK CONDUCTED BY GOVERNCHECK LTD. AND THE HELLENIC CENTRE FOR MARINE RESEARCH (ELKETHE) USING R.V. 'AEGAEO', 'THETIS' SUBMERSIBLE AND 'MAX ROVER' ROV. DEPTH OF SEABED MEASURED BETWEEN 105 AND 114 METRES. 19.7.12 LIES IN 3742.381N, 2416.860E. GEN DEPTH 116MTRS, WK ROSE TO 86MTRS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2012 EDN). RETAIN NEW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY HARLAND & WOLFF (BELFAST) AS A WHITE STAR LINER (SISTER SHIP TO S.S. OLYMPIC & S.S. TITANIC). TAKEN OVER BEFORE COMPLETION BY ADMIRALTY ON 13TH NOVEMBER 1915 FOR USE AS A HOSPITAL SHIP. BRITANNIC WAS ON ONLY HER SIXTH VOYAGE, EN ROUTE FROM SOUTHAMPTON VIA NAPLES TO MUDROS (ISLAND OF LEMNOS) WITH 1,065 CREW & MEDICAL STAFF ON BOARD TO EMBARK CASUALTIES, WHEN SHE STRUCK A MINE IN THE KEA CHANNEL (AEGEAN); THE MINE BARRIER HAD BEEN LAID ON 28TH OCTOBER 1916 BY THE GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U-73'. BRITANNIC SANK IN 55 MINUTES WITH THE LOSS OF 30 LIVES (21 CREW AND 9 OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS).

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, BOW SECTION SEPARATED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 42.381 N,24 16.86 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMHS BRITANNIC wreck located?

The HMHS BRITANNIC wreck is located at coordinates 37 42.381 N,24 16.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMHS BRITANNIC?

The seabed around the HMHS BRITANNIC lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the HMHS BRITANNIC sink?

The HMHS BRITANNIC sank on Nov 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMHS BRITANNIC discovered?

The wreck of the HMHS BRITANNIC was discovered in 1975.

What country did the HMHS BRITANNIC belong to?

The HMHS BRITANNIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMHS BRITANNIC?

The HMHS BRITANNIC had a tonnage of 48158 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMHS BRITANNIC?

The HMHS BRITANNIC is classified as a steam ship.

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