Milbanke (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Milbanke (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 53.98 N,0 59.558 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.899667
  • Longitude: 0.992633
Wreck Depth 25.11 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILBANKE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1296
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1874
Bottom Texture 4,6,7,17
Scour Dimensions 017.0,,004.0,135.0
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5824/60 3.3.61 SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 60FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83FT IN GEN DEPTH 94-104FT. SCOUR DEPTH 6FT. (HMS SCOTT, 25.5.60). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 13.2.70 AMEND TO WK 13FMS. BR STD. 14.7.71 AMEND TO WK 23MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 23.3.75 EXAM'D 12.6.74 IN 505356N, 0005939E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 23.0MTRS, FOUL 23.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30-31 MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. LENGTH 120FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4199/78 9.10.78 LOCATED 3.8.77 IN 505357N, 005939E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31-32MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 32MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS. LYING 120/300DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/78). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. AMEND TO SW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/83/4 19.1.83 DIVED IN 1982. WK BROKEN IN TWO AT APPROX AMIDSHIPS. AFTER SECTION INTACT, LISTING 25DEGS AND STANDING ABOUT 25FT ABOVE SEABED. FOR'D SECTION COLLAPSED. CARGO IS LEAD INGOTS, PROBABLY OF SPANISH ORIGIN. THOUGHT TO BE THE 'MILBANKE'. HAVE CLAIMED TO BE SALVOR IN POSSESION ON BEHALF OF EUROSALVE. REQUEST COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE. CARGO WILL BE RECOVERED IN 1983. (T W BENNETTO, 4.1.83). H1310/84/32 7.9.84 SALVAGE OF LEAD CARGO STILL NOT COMPLETED. UNLIKELY THAT IT WILL BE FINISHED BEFORE 1985. (T W BENNETTO, 4.9.84). H1310/86/29 26.11.86 SALVAGE OF LEAD CARGO COMPLETED DURING 1986. (T W BENNETTO, 28.10.86). HH090/685/01 16.10.96 EXAM'D 24.9.96 IN 505359.2N, 005931.1E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.9, FOUL 25.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.7 IN GEN DEPTH 30.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS. NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 685). AMEND TO SW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 EXAM'D 17.6.15; IN 5053.980N, 0059.558E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.11MTRS, GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315. SCOUR 17MTRS TOWARDS 135, SCOUR DEPTH 4MTRS. WK BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'HANKOW'. EN ROUTE ENGLAND FROM CARTHAGENA. 14 CREW LOST. BUILT IN SUNDERLAND IN 1868. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R M HUDSON. STEAM ENGINES OF 150HP. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MILBANKE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MILBANKE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 53.98 N,0 59.558 E.

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

The MILBANKE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 25.11 meters and is located at coordinates 50 53.98 N,0 59.558 E.

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

The seabed around the MILBANKE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the MILBANKE (PROBABLY) sink?

The MILBANKE (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 28, 1874.

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

The wreck of the MILBANKE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1961.

What country did the MILBANKE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MILBANKE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MILBANKE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MILBANKE (PROBABLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MILBANKE (PROBABLY)?

The MILBANKE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1296 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILBANKE (PROBABLY)?

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

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