Mildrid Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Mildrid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.683 N,3 14.612 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.378050
  • Longitude: -3.243533
Wreck Depth 9.1 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILDRID
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1448
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1911
Original Detection Year 1911
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1751/12 25.4.12 POSN 512245N, 031430W, OR 143 DEG, 9C FROM BARRY W POINT LTHO. HAS BEEN DISPERSED BUT A QUANTITY OF LOOSE IRON WRECKAGE EXISTS IN THIS VICINITY. (TRINITY HOUSE, 24.4.12). INS AS GROUND (WRECKAGE)(1912). - NM 608/12. H0993/40 11.11.49 NOW WK 3FMS 2FT. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2257/49. H0993/40 28.11.49 G CAN LT BUOY LAID CLOSE SE OF WK. (CAPS 130/49). - NM 2448/49. H0993/40 1.1.51 NOW WK 4FMS 4FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TS SWANSEA, HN). - NM 2512/50. H01027/40 5.7.51 LEAST DEPTH 28FT. STANDS 7FT ABOVE SEABED. SURROUNDING DEPTHS OF 30FT ARE PRESENT ON ONE SIDE OF THE BANK WITHIN 1-2C OF WK, WHICH LIES ON AN UNEVEN BOTTOM OF BETWEEN 33-38FT. POSN 512238N, 031432W. (HMS SEAGULL, 13.3.51). H2897/69 18.6.69 SEARCHED FOR. NOT FOUND BUT NOT DISPROVED. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS 1969). H2897/69 20.3.70 EXAM'D 10.9.69 IN 512239N, 031436W. SWEPT CLEAR 8.8, FOUL 8.9MTRS. GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 300/69). FROM SWEEP TRACING, WK APPEARS TO BE 150FT LONG, LYING 260/080 DEG. BR STD. H3942/88 23.1.90 NO WRECKAGE LOCATED DURING DCS3 SEARCH. ROCK LEDGES NOTED IN THIS VICINITY. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). AMEND TO FOUL. - NM 449/90. 31.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 51223.679N, 0314.675W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. 17.8.11 EXAM'D 8.3.11 IN 5122.683N, 0314.612W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.2 IN GEN DEPTH 11.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 2.0MTRS. AN AREA OF FOUL GROUND CONTAINING MULTIPLE SMALL CONTACTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). PROBABLY WK REMAINS. AMEND FOUL 9.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.10.15 ASSESSED BT RT1W, FOUL 9.1MTRS IN 5122.683N, 0314.612W [WGD]. (RT1W, E.COOKSON DTD 29.10.15). AMEND FOUL 9.1MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FINEIDER FOR NEWPORT. FOUNDERED WHILE AT ANCHOR FOLLIONG COLLISION WITH ITALIAN SS TITANIA. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF FOUL GROUND WITH MULTIPLE SMALL CONTACTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.683 N,3 14.612 W
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FAQ

Where is the MILDRID wreck located?

The MILDRID wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.683 N,3 14.612 W.

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

The MILDRID lies at a depth of about 9.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.683 N,3 14.612 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MILDRID?

The seabed around the MILDRID lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MILDRID sink?

The MILDRID sank on Nov 25, 1911.

When was the wreck of the MILDRID discovered?

The wreck of the MILDRID was discovered in 1911.

What country did the MILDRID belong to?

The MILDRID belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MILDRID carrying?

The MILDRID was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the MILDRID?

The MILDRID had a tonnage of 1448 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILDRID?

The MILDRID is classified as a steam ship.

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