Millisle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Millisle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.678 N,4 29.401 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.427967
  • Longitude: -4.490017
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILLISLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 85
Tonnage 617
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2001

Surveying Details

SUNK 2M E OF HELWICK LT BUOY. (WW2SL). 6.10.73 6.10.73 INS AS USCPA 8FMS. NE 1179. 12.3.73 12.3.73 INS AS UCSPA 15MTRS. NC 1076. H3804/72 20.3.78 H3804/72 20.3.78 NOT FOUND DURING MAIN AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS FAWN HI 41/77). DELETED. BR STD.. H4467/81 28.10.82 H4467/81 28.10.82 EXAM'D 10.7.82 IN 512539N, 042920W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.7 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. VERTICAL HEIGHT BY HYDROSEARCH 7.7MTRS. LIES ON PORT SIDE ON SIDE OF SANDWAVE, WHICH HAS A LEAST DEPTH 26.1MTRS. BOWS E. ABSOLUTE ACCURACY OF POSN WAS REDUCED DUE TO LANE EXPANSION IN THIS AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY R WILLIAMSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J KELLY. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 110 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR CORK. CARGO 650 TONS COAL. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 10 MEN LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS E, ON PORT SIDE, LIES ON THE SIDE OF A SANDWAVE

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FAQ

Where is the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.678 N,4 29.401 W.

How deep is the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.678 N,4 29.401 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY)?

The MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 617 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILLISLE (POSSIBLY)?

The MILLISLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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