Milltown (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Milltown (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 14.053 N,6 0.392 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 73 m |
| Water Depth | 95 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MILLTOWN (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Shadow Height | 15 |
| Orientation | 157 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1922 |
| Last Detection Year | 1980 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | 28.1.22 FOUNDERED IN 15 FMS, 30 MILES SW OF SMALLS. (CG STANNS HD, TELEGRAM DTD 28.1.22). H1008/61 23.10.61 H1008/61 23.10.61 FIRM CONTACT IN 511500N, 060000W APPROX. (HMS LEOPARD, 5.11.60). H5223/76 3.12.76 H5223/76 3.12.76 WK LOCATED IN 511400N, 060100W. LEAST DEPTH 73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. (HMS HERALD. SIGNAL 2.12.76). INS AS WK 40FMS. - NM 2571/76. H4852/75 22.3.77 H4852/75 22.3.77 WK LOCATED IN 511401.5N, 060020W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 73 IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 15MTRS. LIES NNW/SSE. (HMS HERALD. HI 20/76). INTACT. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3251/80 13.10.80 H3251/80 13.10.80 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS FAWN). |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 8, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
FOUNDERED IN 15 FMS 30 MILES SW OF SMALLS.
Nearby Wrecks:
- Strath Carrion (Possibly) Wreck 2372.4 M
- Other Wreck 48400 6033.1 M
- South Point (Possibly) Wreck 7291.6 M
- Other Wreck 48670 7957.8 M
- Galv Ar Mor Wreck 10748.7 M
- Dina Wreck 11366.6 M
- Gilles Et Michel Wreck 11794.6 M
- Arklow Bay (Possibly) Wreck 13960.1 M
- Susannah Wreck 14702.5 M
- Mary Ashburner Wreck 16170.5 M
General Comments
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