Hms Tiger Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hms tiger Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 17.037 N,1 21.085 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 51 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS TIGER |
| Type | destroyer |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 64 m |
| Width | 6.4 m |
| Draught | 1.5 |
| Tonnage | 300 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 2, 1908 |
| Original Detection Year | 1908 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | 4.3.70 SUNK OFF ISLE OF WIGHT, OFF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 501700N, 012100W FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 30, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1901 INITIALLY BY JOHN BROWN, BUT WAS COMPLETED BY J & G THOMPSON, CLYDEBANK. THREE NORMAND BOILERS, TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES TOTALLING 6400 HP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE PORTSMOUTH FOR NIGHT EXERCISES OFF ST CATHERINE'S POINT AND RETURN. SUNK IN COLLISION WITH HMS BERWICK, 9800TONS AFTER CROSSING BERWICK'S BOWS. CUT IN TWO AND SANK. 32 MEN LOST, 22 MEN RECOVERED. (D C WENDES).
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50 17.037 N,1 21.085 W
Hms Tiger on Wreck Map
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