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Who owned the Britannic?
Britannic was launched just before the start of the First World War. She was designed to be the safest of the three ships with design changes made during construction due to lessons learned from the sinking of the Titanic….HMHS Britannic.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMHS Britannic |
| Owner | White Star Line |
| Operator | Royal Navy |
Can the Britannic be raised?
Britannic is highly protected by the local government as it lies in their waters. There are no plans that have ever been presented to Raise the Britannic now or ever.
Can you dive to the Britannic?
The Britannic is too far underwater for most recreational scuba divers but experienced technical divers can reach and explore the wreck.
Who owns the wreck of the Britannic?
Simon Mills
Q&A with Simon Mills, owner of the HMHS Britannic wreck.
Did the Carpathia sink?
During World War I the Carpathia transported Allied troops and supplies. On July 17, 1918, it was part of a convoy traveling from Liverpool to Boston. Off the southern coast of Ireland, the ship was struck by three torpedoes from a German U-boat and sank.
How does Simon Mills feel about the Britannic wreck?
Simon Mills implies in the letter that he is irritated by people thinking that the Britannic can be raised and is flooding him with messages and questions. Well, if you are happy to own the wreck and let it be (like me), then I don’t think you would have such a big headache.
Who owns the wreck of HMHS Britannic?
In August 1996, the wreck of HMHS Britannic was bought by renowned maritime historian, Simon Mills. Simon is a long-standing camera technician in the UK film industry. During his career he has also researched numerous documentaries on historical and maritime subjects, and is a published author on all three Olympic-class ships.
Is Simon Mills the owner of the wreck?
Many thanks! As far as I know, Simon Mills is indeed the owner. How he got title though is something I don’t know about. Hi! My internet access’s fleeting this week, so it’s just a quick post. Mills is – as I understand — a director of the UK-based company Governcheck, and has been the wreck’s owner since 1996.
Who owns the rights to the Britannic?
Simon Mills, the man who purchased the rights to the wreck of the HMHS Britannic in 1996, talks about the future of the ship’s restoration project…