How did people die in the Britannic?

In fact, most of the 30 people who died were in the prematurely launched lifeboats. In 1976, famed ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau found the Britannic lying on its side 400 feet below the surface of the Aegean. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, but many believe that the Britannic hit a mine.

How did the 30 people died on Britannic?

On the morning of 21 November 1916 she was shaken by an explosion caused by a naval mine of the Imperial German Navy near the Greek island of Kea and sank 55 minutes later, killing 30 people. There were 1,066 people on board; the 1,036 survivors were rescued from the water and lifeboats.

Did anyone die when the Britannic sank?

Despite the speed of its sinking, only 30 people were killed. More than 1,030 were saved. In 1975 French ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau discovered the wreckage of the Britannic. The ship was found lying on its starboard side at a depth of some 390 feet (119 metres).

How did most Titanic victims die?

The Titanic passengers were only exposed to hypothermia and not to cold-water inhalation into the lungs. Aspiration might have occurred after they became unconscious. Therefore, the primary cause of death was immersion hypothermia with its attendant consequences, and not drowning as recorded in the official report.

How many people died on the Britannic propeller?

The Britannic had been redesigned with extra lifeboats, meaning there were enough boats for all 1,060 people onboard. However, tragedy struck when 30 passengers were killed when their lifeboat collided with one of the ship's spinning propeller blades as it was launched into the water.

What really sank the Britannic?

Speed of Sinking…

At 8.12am on 21st November 1916, while steaming in the Aegean Sea HMHS Britannic struck a mine and sadly sunk in only 55 minutes with the loss of 30 lives.

Is Britannic a war grave?

The wreck of the Britannic lies in about 400 feet of water and was first explored by Cousteau in 1976. The water is shallow enough that scuba divers can explore it, but as a listed British war grave, any expedition must be approved by both British and Greek governments.

How deep is Britannic?

While Titanic found its final resting place in waters deeper than 12,000 feet and the Olympic was scrapped in 1938, the Britannic sits at 400 feet, a diveable depth for only the most highly trained and experienced tec divers.

Who was the youngest Titanic victim?

Sidney Leslie Goodwin

Sidney Leslie Goodwin (9 September 1910 – 15 April 1912) was a 19-month-old English boy who died during the sinking of the RMS Titanic. In 2008, mitochondrial DNA testing by bio-anthropologist Ryan Parr and the American Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory revealed his identity.

How many babies died on the Titanic?

53 children

How many children died on the Titanic? Of the 109 children traveling on the Titanic, almost half were killed when the ship sank – 53 children in total. 1 – the number of children from First Class who perished. 52 – the number of children from steerage who perished.

Who died diving Britannic?

The British diver who died making a film about the sister ship of the Titanic was a "legend" with unrivalled skills, friends and colleagues said today. Carl Spencer, 37, suffered an attack of the bends while making a documentary about the Britannic, which sank in the Aegean Sea in 1916.

Who died on Britannic?

Hospital Ship HMHS Britannic

NAME: GEORGE JAMES BOSTOCK. SERVICE NUMBER: 81292. …

NAME: JOHN CROPPER, M.D. SERVICE NUMBER: – …

NAME: HENRY FREEBURY. SERVICE NUMBER: 52640. …

NAME: GEORGE WILLIAM KING. SERVICE NUMBER: 41692. …

NAME: WILLIAM SHARPE. SERVICE NUMBER: 12423. …

NAME: WILLIAM STONE. …

NAME: ROBERT CHARLES BABEY. …

NAME: JOSEPH BROWN.

Why can’t Britannic be raised?

Britannic is highly protected by the local government as it lies in their waters. Even Owner Mills has difficulty working the wreck. There are no plans that have ever been presented to Raise the Britannic now or ever.

Is Olympic bigger than Titanic?

Titanic was fractionally larger than the Olympic with best estimates being only some 3 inches favouring the Titanic but over 1000 tonnes heavier in gross tonnage than Olympic.

Can you dive Britannic?

Because it is considered a war grave by the British government, diving is strictly regulated. Furthermore, access to the Britannic must be obtained from both the British owner and the Greek government as the ship lies in Greek territorial water.

Was Britannic bigger than Olympic?

At 50,00 Tons Britannic would be larger than both Olympic & Titanic. With all of the safety revisions, Britannic had following the Titanic inquiry, Britannic sank three times faster than her doomed sister.

Can I visit Britannic?

Because it is considered a war grave by the British government, diving is strictly regulated. Furthermore, access to the Britannic must be obtained from both the British owner and the Greek government as the ship lies in Greek territorial water.

How many kids died in Titanic?

53 children
How many children died on the Titanic? Of the 109 children traveling on the Titanic, almost half were killed when the ship sank – 53 children in total.

Who is the longest Titanic survivor?

Millvina Dean
Born	Eliza Gladys Millvina Dean2 February 1912 Branscombe, Devon, England
Died	31 May 2009 (aged 97) Ashurst, Hampshire, England
Resting place	Cremated, ashes scattered in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)	Civil servant, cartographer

Who was the youngest Titanic death?

Sidney Leslie Goodwin
76% – the percentage of Third Class passengers who perished. 19 months – the age of the youngest known victim, Sidney Leslie Goodwin.

What made the Britannic sink?

At 8.12am on 21st November 1916, while steaming in the Aegean Sea HMHS Britannic struck a mine and sadly sunk in only 55 minutes with the loss of 30 lives. In total, 1,035 people survived the sinking.

What ship saved Britannic passengers?

the Carpathia

The liner was the Carpathia and she sailed as fast as possible to reach the Titanic, which sank before she arrived. All of the Titanic's 705 survivors and 13 lifeboats that left the stricken ship were picked up by the Carpathia, which was carrying 700 passengers herself.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=NEtlJQkDGGg

What if Titanic hit head on?

When a ship hits an iceberg head on, all the force would be transferred back to the ship, so it wouldn't have ripped open, but crumpled round, so only 2-3 compartments would have been breached. It was built to survive with 4 compartments breached.