Miami (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Miami (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.78 N,9 15.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.396333
  • Longitude: -9.253283
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIAMI (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.9 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 3762
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 11M ESE FROM FASTNET. (WW1SL). VAR'N 22DEGS W. SUNK IN 512130N, 091900W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H1310/85/27 10.9.85 NOT FOUND IN 512230N, 091900W USING MAGNETOMETER. (G WILLIAMS, 17.8.85). HH100/351/03 5.9.90 WK REPORTED BY LOCAL CHARTER FV TO LIE IN 512345N, 091510W [OSI] APPROX. POSN BY DECCA. (T APLIN). INS AS WK USC PA 50MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 1990

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDERS & FYFFES LTD, GLASGOW. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 458NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED BY UC-51. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MIAMI (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MIAMI (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.78 N,9 15.197 W.

How deep is the MIAMI (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MIAMI (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.78 N,9 15.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIAMI (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MIAMI (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the MIAMI (PROBABLY) sink?

The MIAMI (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MIAMI (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MIAMI (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MIAMI (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MIAMI (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MIAMI (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MIAMI (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MIAMI (PROBABLY)?

The MIAMI (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3762 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIAMI (PROBABLY)?

The MIAMI (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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