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title: "Divers Locate HMS Tiger Wreck Off Isle of Wight"
url: https://projectchintan.com/article/hms-tiger-wreck-found-off-isle-of-wight-ea7fq
publisher: Project Chintan
author: Project Chintan Newsroom
section: Society
published: 2026-08-14T13:47:16.289Z
modified: 2026-08-14T16:00:07.125Z
language: en-IN
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# Divers Locate HMS Tiger Wreck Off Isle of Wight

After 118 years, the wreck of the HMS Tiger, which sank following a collision during naval exercises, has been discovered off England's Isle of Wight. Divers placed a wreath on its tiller, honoring the lost crew.

## Key takeaways

- The wreck of the HMS Tiger destroyer, lost in 1908, has been found off the Isle of Wight by divers from ProjectXplore.
- The sinking occurred during naval exercises when HMS Tiger collided with HMS Berwick, resulting in the loss of most of its 57 crew members.
- The discovery comes as the British government considers legislation to automatically protect British military wrecks once found, regardless of age.
- Divers honored the lost crew by placing a wreath on the tiller of the discovered wreck.

Divers and maritime historians have located the wreck of the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Tiger, which sank 118 years ago off England’s Isle of Wight. The discovery was announced by the Royal Navy.

The HMS Tiger broke into two sections and sank after colliding with the HMS Berwick during nighttime naval exercises in 1908. The bow, carrying the captain and many crew members, disappeared immediately. The stern remained afloat for approximately three minutes before sinking. Fewer than half of the 57 individuals on board survived.

The loss of HMS Tiger garnered significant public attention in 1908, with newspapers reporting the disaster and King Edward VII sending a telegram of sympathy. Commemorative postcards were also created to honor the crew.

Shipwreck hunters and the Royal Navy had searched for the destroyer since its sinking, but its location remained unknown until ProjectXplore spent five years researching archival records to narrow the search area. ProjectXplore previously located the wreck of the cruiser HMS Nottingham in the North Sea in 2025.

The discovery coincides with the British government's consideration of changes to the protection of military wrecks. Current legislation allows for designation under the Protection of Military Remains Act if a wreck sank less than 200 years prior, but this protection is not automatic. Proposed amendments to the Armed Forces Bill aim to automatically protect British military vessels once their wrecks are found, removing the 200-year limit and extending protection to older wrecks. These changes would also include vessels lost under Admiralty orders and those operated by former adversaries. The amendments would permit divers to visit wrecks under a “look but don’t touch” policy.

Minister for the Armed Forces Louise Sandher-Jones stated that these protections would help preserve maritime heritage and ensure dignity for lost sailors. The Royal Navy’s deputy fleet wreck officer, Lieutenant Commander Jen Smith, emphasized that such protections would not prohibit divers from observing these historical sites, urging them to do so respectfully.

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