Miniota (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Miniota (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 50.04 N,2 59.67 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.834000
  • Longitude: -2.994500
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINIOTA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Orientation 70
Tonnage 6422
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 1991

Surveying Details

31.8.17 TORPEDOED 31.8.17 IN 495000N, 030000W. (MASTER). LOST 30M SE HALF E FROM START PT. (WW1SL). TRAWLER 'MARISTO'S' LOG INDICATES THAT SHE MAY HAVE SUNK MUCH FARTHER E IN 500000N, 023000W. H03504/5113 13.9.51 WK LOCATED IN 495000N, 025936W, APPROX. POSN BY DECCA. NOT DIVED ON. MUCH DISINTEGRATED WK FOR WHICH IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SPECIFY DIMENSIONS. LYING 070/250DEGS. (C IN C PORTSMOUTH, DTD 24.7.51 [SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY]). CHART AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2098/51. 21.11.77 21.11.77 CHART AS USC 50MTRS. NC 442. 12.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. HH090/496/02 20.2.91 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. HH226/410/01 8.4.91 DELETED. - NM 1480/91. 11.5.04 STILL SHOWN AS WK USC 50MTRS ON FRENCH 6940 [INT 1702] [4TH EDN 2004]. ADOPTION OF BA 2454. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, TORPEDOED WHILE IN CONVOY BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. SANK SOME 21 HOURS LATER AFTER SEVERAL TOWING ATTEMPTS. 30M SE 0.5 E FROM START POINT. 3 LIVES LOST. (WW1SL & LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 50.04 N,2 59.67 W.

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

The MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 49 50.04 N,2 59.67 W.

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

The seabed around the MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 31, 1917.

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

The wreck of the MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MINIOTA (POSSIBLY)?

The MINIOTA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6422 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINIOTA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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