Midland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Midland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 55.583 N,3 46.687 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.926383
  • Longitude: -3.778117
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIDLAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4274
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1916
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Surveying Details

SUNK 60M E BY N HALF N FROM USHANT. (WW1 SL). SUNK IN 485500N, 034600W APPROX. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17). H4984/74 13.4.77 WK IN 485500N, 034600W APPROX. (BREST NM 77 08 30). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 21.9.77 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1976. 24.2.78 SHOWN ON FR 970. 19.8.87 WK USC 46MTRS IN 485500N, 034600W APPROX. (FR WK RECORDS, NO.14583035). AMEND WK USC PA 46MTRS. BR STD. HH351/353/01 2.1.90 LOCATED IN 485536N, 034635W. LEAST DEPTH 66MTRS. (BREST NM 89 47 24). BR STD. 7.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 66MTRS IN 485539N, 034636W [EUR] ON FR 7151 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4855.583N, 0346.687W.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MELBOURNE FOR LE HAVRE. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED WHILE ON . (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17).

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FAQ

Where is the MIDLAND wreck located?

The MIDLAND wreck is located at coordinates 48 55.583 N,3 46.687 W.

How deep is the MIDLAND and where exactly is it located?

The MIDLAND lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 48 55.583 N,3 46.687 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIDLAND?

The seabed around the MIDLAND lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the MIDLAND sink?

The MIDLAND sank on Oct 20, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MIDLAND discovered?

The wreck of the MIDLAND was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MIDLAND belong to?

The MIDLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MIDLAND carrying?

The MIDLAND was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MIDLAND?

The MIDLAND had a tonnage of 4274 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIDLAND?

The MIDLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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