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Warship that sank in 1908 found off U.K. coast, revealing "final moments" before over half the crew died
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Divers off the Isle of Wight have located the wreck of HMS Tiger, a torpedo boat destroyer that sank in 1908 after colliding with the cruiser HMS Berwick, killing over half of its 57 crew members.
- The discovery was made by ProjectXplore after five years of archival research, revealing that HMS Tiger did not change course or reduce speed before the collision, based on intact instruments found on the wreck.
- The team recovered numerous artifacts including a compass, torpedo tubes, guns, ammunition, an anchor, and the ship's bell, providing new insights into the ship's final moments.
- The Royal Navy highlighted new legislation that designates such shipwrecks as "protected places," safeguarding them from disturbance once found.
- ProjectXplore co-organizers expressed hope that their discovery and documentation will preserve HMS Tiger's story and honor those connected to the ship for future generations.
