Hms Myrtle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Hms myrtle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 35.35 N,21 46.16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.589167
  • Longitude: 21.769333
Wreck Depth 28.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HMS Myrtle
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1250
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 4, 2023

Surveying Details

BROKEN IN TWO. ONE SECTION SANK IN 583700N, 214700E APPROX. THE OTHER IN 583400N, 213600E (]33844] QV). (RECORD OFFICE, X.6689/19). HH304/351/01 19.11.90 WK 29MTRS, IN 583555N, 214640E. (USSR NM 7581/90). HA141/04/13/90 30.11.90 WK, THOUGHT POSSIBLY THAT OF A BRITISH MINESWEEPER, LOCATED JUNE 1990 BY ONE OF SOVIET SOCIETY 'PAMYAT BALTIKI' DIVING CLUBS IN 583548N, 214630E, APPROX. WALKERS 'CHERUB' MECHANICAL LOG AND A MAGNETIC COMPASS MADE BY DOBBIE MCINNES LTD, GLASGOW WERE RECOVERED. (A L WHITE, 27.11.90). BR STD. 21.10.96 SHOWN IN 583554N, 214648E ON ESTONIAN 511. NE 2222. 6.4.06 WK 29MTRS IN 5835.920N, 2146.500E [WGD]. (ESTONIAN NM 11/71/2002). NE 2222. SEP 2012/000068860 11.4.12 NOW WK 28.9MTRS IN 5835.35N, 2146.16E [WGD]. (ESTONIAN NM 4/54 & 55/12). BR STD. SEP 2013/000049870 6.3.13 NOW HISTORIC WK. (ESTONIAN NM 3/52/13).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1915 BY LOBNITZ & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 2400 IHP, & TWO 4.7IN GUNS & TWO 3PDR. MINED AND BROKE IN TWO. WAS OPERATING AGAINST THE RUSSIAN BOLSHEVIK FORCES IN COMPANY OF HMS GENTIAN [SEE 33846] AT THE TIME. VESSEL CARRIED A CREW OF 93. (DODS).

General Comments

Rest'D zone 300m NO anchoring/fishing/trawling: see also 33844

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 35.35 N,21 46.16 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS Myrtle wreck located?

The HMS Myrtle wreck is located at coordinates 58 35.35 N,21 46.16 E.

How deep is the HMS Myrtle and where exactly is it located?

The HMS Myrtle lies at a depth of about 28.5 meters and is located at coordinates 58 35.35 N,21 46.16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS Myrtle?

The seabed around the HMS Myrtle lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the HMS Myrtle sink?

The HMS Myrtle sank on Jul 16, 1919.

When was the wreck of the HMS Myrtle discovered?

The wreck of the HMS Myrtle was discovered in 1919.

What country did the HMS Myrtle belong to?

The HMS Myrtle belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS Myrtle?

The HMS Myrtle had a tonnage of 1250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS Myrtle?

The HMS Myrtle is classified as a sloop.

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