Minieh Wreck

Field Value
Minieh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.425 N,2 53.931 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.890417
  • Longitude: -2.898850
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINIEH
Type blockship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2890
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 2 PORTIONS OF WK LIE NW OF LAMB HOLM. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H5550/23 18.10.23 NORTHERN PORTION, HEADING 316DEGS, 081.5DEGS, 5.8C FROM SKAILDAQUAY PT, & SOUTHERN PORTION WITH MAST, HEADING 087DEGS, 083.5DEGS, 6.2C FROM SKAILDAQUAY PT. (HMS BEAUFORT, HN DTD 9.8.23). DELETE 2 PORTIONS OF WK NW OF LAMB HOLM, & INS NORTHERN PORTION HEADING 316DEGS, 81.5DEGS 5.8C FROM SKAILDAQUAY PT, & SOUTHERN PORTION WITH (MAST) HEADING 087DEG 83.5DEGS, 6.2C FROM SAME POINT ON 3729. DELETE LEGEND 'CHANNEL BLOCKED' AT W END OF KIRKSAND & INS LEGEND 'CHANNEL PARTLY BLOCKED'. - NM 1647/23. H7308/56 13.5.59 INS CAUTION NOTE ON 35. - NM 1924/58. H2496/72 14.3.72 STATED TO HAVE BEEN IN 585327N, 025359W, OR 310DEGS, 2000FT FROM LAMB HOLM TRIG STN (61), BUT ENTIRE HULL HAS BEEN REMOVED. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). 25.2.00 WK STILL REMAINS IN POSITION AND IS INTACT. (K HEATH, TELECON). AMEND LIVE. NCA. 5.10.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). NO OBVIOUS WRECK BUT MANY ROUGH FEATURES IN AREA. COVERED BY CHARTED LEGEND. NCA. SEP 2022/000015410 8.4.22 EXAM'D BY BDC; NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. NFS.(ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL SURVEY, 12.10.2019, BDC H525.2(lite). NFA RSDRA2025000126343 11.6.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2025

Circumstances of loss

IRON SINGLE-SCREW SS, BUILT 1876, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP. LATER REMOVED. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 53.425 N,2 53.931 W
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FAQ

Where is the MINIEH wreck located?

The MINIEH wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.425 N,2 53.931 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINIEH?

The seabed around the MINIEH lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the MINIEH sink?

The MINIEH sank on Feb 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MINIEH discovered?

The wreck of the MINIEH was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MINIEH belong to?

The MINIEH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MINIEH?

The MINIEH had a tonnage of 2890 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINIEH?

The MINIEH is classified as a blockship.

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