HMS Tiger wreck discovered 118 years after tragic collision

In April 1908, the HMS Tiger, a Royal Navy destroyer, was involved in a catastrophic collision during a night exercise. The ship mistakenly turned into the path of the larger HMS Berwick, resulting in the Tiger being sliced in half. The tragic incident led to the loss of 35 crew members and the ship sank 20 miles south of The Isle of Wight, remaining undiscovered for over a century. The collision sparked significant public interest, with reports in the Daily Mail and discussions in Parliament, as well as sympathy from King Edward VII. The wreck was sought after by both the Royal Navy and shipwreck hunters for many years. Recent efforts by ProjectXplore, a sunken wreck organization, culminated in the discovery of the wreck in the Channel, 200 feet underwater. After four years of research, divers located the two halves of the ship, with the stern found wedged into the seabed and the bow resting on boulders. The identification of the wreck was confirmed through its location and distinctive features, including four notable compasses. The bow sank rapidly, taking the crew with it, while the stern took longer to go down, allowing some crew members to be rescued. A court martial concluded shortly after the incident, controversially ruling that no blame could be attributed to either ship's crew. The wreck and its victims have remained undisturbed, with the exact coordinates kept secret. The discovery of the HMS Tiger wreck has reignited interest in this historical maritime tragedy.