Milo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Milo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.943 N,2 5.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.365717
  • Longitude: -2.086117
Wreck Depth 45.47 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.3 m
Width 10 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 76.1
Sonar Width 13.56
Shadow Height 3.85
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1475
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2015

Surveying Details

SANK 30 MILES W BY S OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. HH090/533/01 16.5.94 EXAM'D 9.3.94 IN 502153N, 020509W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.5 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, LIES 160/340 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE INTACT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). HH100/351/08 12.9.94 DIVED 2.8.94 IN 502150N, 020504W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 51MTRS BY DIVE COMPUTER. POSSIBLY A COLLIER WITH BOW AND STERN BROKEN OFF. SIX LARGE WINCHES - THREE FORWARD AND THREE AFT. (J WELCH). HH100/351/19 25.10.02 CONSIDERED TO BE MILO. A LETTER 'M' FROM THE SHIP'S NAME HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 18.8.15 EXAM'D 2013 IN 5021.943N, 0205.167W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.47MTRS, LENGTH 76.10MTRS, WIDTH 13.56MTRS, HEIGHT 3.85MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315. (CEFAS/EGS 2013). NFS. (NDW, DEPTH OVER 40MTRS RECORDS UPDATED FROM CEFAS DATA).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY CAMPBELTOWN SB CO LTD, CAMPBELTOWN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 207HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR CARDIFF. IN BALLAST. SANK FOLLOWING WITH UNIDENTIFIED SS.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the MILO wreck located?

The MILO wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.943 N,2 5.167 W.

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

The MILO lies at a depth of about 45.47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.943 N,2 5.167 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MILO?

The seabed around the MILO lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the MILO sink?

The MILO sank on May 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MILO discovered?

The wreck of the MILO was discovered in 1994.

What country did the MILO belong to?

The MILO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MILO carrying?

The MILO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MILO?

The MILO had a tonnage of 1475 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILO?

The MILO is classified as a steam ship.

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