Joannis Millas Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Joannis millas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.902 N,1 26.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.631700
  • Longitude: -1.434467
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOANNIS MILLAS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 63.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Tonnage 2071
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1895
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/14 26.3.99 LOCATED IN 5037.867N, 0125.983W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK OF IRON HULLED SS. VERY BROKEN AND SCATTERED ON ROCK LEDGES AND GULLIES. NO DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. (M PRITCHARD, 9.3.99). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH100/351/22 25.5.05 THIS IS JOANNIS MILLAS. (D C WENDES, EMAIL DTD 24.5.05). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY J THOMPSON & SONS, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MILLAS, IBRAIL, ROUMANIA. TWO BLILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 212NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BRAILA FOR ROTTERDAM. WENT ASHORE NEAR SUDMOOR IN THICH WEATHER. FWD PART HOLED. SOME 600 TONS OF CARGO JETTISIONED. AT HW THE VESSEL FLOATED BUT WAS HELD BY A ROCK PENETRATING THE HULL. SHE THEN WENT BEAM ON AND SANK. DECLARED CTL. (D C WENDES & SIBI).

General Comments

REMAINS OF VERY BROKEN, IRON VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the JOANNIS MILLAS wreck located?

The JOANNIS MILLAS wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.902 N,1 26.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOANNIS MILLAS?

The seabed around the JOANNIS MILLAS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the JOANNIS MILLAS sink?

The JOANNIS MILLAS sank on Jan 11, 1895.

When was the wreck of the JOANNIS MILLAS discovered?

The wreck of the JOANNIS MILLAS was discovered in 1999.

What country did the JOANNIS MILLAS belong to?

The JOANNIS MILLAS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the JOANNIS MILLAS carrying?

The JOANNIS MILLAS was carrying general and mixed goods,grain.

What was the tonnage of the JOANNIS MILLAS?

The JOANNIS MILLAS had a tonnage of 2071 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOANNIS MILLAS?

The JOANNIS MILLAS is classified as a steam ship.

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