Miniota Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Miniota Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.452 N,2 29.227 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.057533
  • Longitude: -2.487117
Wreck Depth 53.33 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINIOTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 127.7 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 128.9
Sonar Width 31.7
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 160
Tonnage 6422
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,armament,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2015

Surveying Details

POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 500300N, 022930W, APPROX. E BOAT WK. (AUBD 303/72). H4618/55 15.9.55 WK 28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33FMS IN 500332N, 022903W. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (SCES & HMS SCOTT, 31.8.54). INS AS WK 28FMS. LC 2454. H2270/54 11.10.55 INS BY NM. - NM 2415/55. 7.3.73 AMEND TO WK 51MTRS. NC 2519. 22.1.80 SHOWN AS WK PA 51MTRS ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. HH090/496/01 8.8.90 EXAM'D 14.5.90 IN 500327N, 022914W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.8 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS WITH HIGH POINT AT S END WHERE THERE IS A LARGE SLAB-LIKE FEATURE. LIST TO W. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/11 4.9.96 DIVED IN 500325N, 022911.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK IS WELL COLLAPSED WITH 3 BOILERS. STERN AND BOWS INTACT. 3MTR SCOUR AT BOWS. ALL HOLDS CONTAIN MUNITIONS, INCLUDING 18PDR SHELLS DATED 1917. AFTER HOLD CONTAINS ALUMINIUM INGOTS. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 INDENTIFICATION CONFIRMED BY BELL. PREVIOUS NAME WAS 'HACKNESS'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. SEP 2015/000166241 21.10.15 EXAM'D 25.6.15 IN 5003.452N, 0229.227W [WGD]. LEAST WCD 32.8MTRS, GEN DEPTH 62MTRS, LENGTH 128.9MTRS, WIDTH 31.7MTRS, HT 8.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 160/340. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WRECK UPRIGHT. (MMT(UK), HI 1479). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1914 BY W GRAY & CO, LTD OF WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 490 NHP. 3 BOILERS. TORPEODOED BY U19 AND LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR LIVERPOOL. GENERAL CARGO INC 50 TONS ALUMINIUM AND 200 TONS BRASS. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT SUNK IN SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 3.452 N,2 29.227 W
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FAQ

Where is the MINIOTA wreck located?

The MINIOTA wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.452 N,2 29.227 W.

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

The MINIOTA lies at a depth of about 53.33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.452 N,2 29.227 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINIOTA?

The seabed around the MINIOTA lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the MINIOTA sink?

The MINIOTA sank on Aug 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MINIOTA discovered?

The wreck of the MINIOTA was discovered in 1955.

What country did the MINIOTA belong to?

The MINIOTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MINIOTA carrying?

The MINIOTA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,armament,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MINIOTA?

The MINIOTA had a tonnage of 6422 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINIOTA?

The MINIOTA is classified as a steam ship.

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