Mio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22.161 N,3 46.757 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.369350
  • Longitude: 3.779283
Wreck Depth 25.54 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIO
Type yacht
Flag SE
Length 25.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH340/590/03 4.9.98 DW IN 522212N, 034648E [EUR]. (NETH NM 34/420(P)/98). HH340/590/03 4.9.98 DW IN 522212N, 034648E [EUR]. (NETH CG NAVWARNING NR 39 DTD 6.8.98). RECEIVED IN HO 1.9.98. HH340/590/03 4.9.98 MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY 'WRECK' VQ(9) 10S, IN 522212N, 034636E [EUR]. (NETH CG NAVWARNING NR 41 DTD 7.8.98). RECEIVED IN HO 1.9.98. NCA. HH340/590/03 9.9.98 WK 15MTRS IN 522212N, 034648E [EUR]. W CARD LT BUOY VQ(9) 10SEC, RACON 'D' IN 522212N, 034636E [EUR] AND W CARD LT BUOY Q(9) 15SEC IN 522212N, 034642E [EUR]. (NETH NM 35/444(T)/98). COVERED BY NAVAREA 1 WARNING. NCA. HH340/590/03 17.9.98 WK 14.6MTRS IN 522214N, 034650E [EUR]. W CARDINAL LT BUOY Q(9) 15SEC 100MTRS W AND W CARDINAL LT BUOY VQ(9) 10 SEC, RACON 'D' 180MTRS W. (NETH NM 37/470/98). - NM 3775/98. HH340/590/03 5.10.98 MAST, FUNNEL AND WOODEN BRIDGE HAVE BEEN REMOVED IN DIVING OPERATION. WK HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE NO THREAT TO NAVIGATION. BUOYS WILL BE REMOVED. MOST OF THE WK HAS BEEN COVERED BY SEDIMENT. (DG RIJKSWATERSTAAT, FAX DTD 30.9.98). NCA. HH340/590/03 26.11.98 DELETE W CARDINAL LT BUOYS. (NETH NM 47/572/98). - NM 57/99. SEP 2011/000192440 17.10.11 DELETE. (NETH NM 41/450/11). - NM 5000/11.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

AN OLD SWEDISH MINE-VESSEL WHICH WAS REBUILT INTO A PLEASURE YACHT. PROBABLY SANK DUE TO LEAKAGE AROUND THE PROP SHAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the MIO wreck located?

The MIO wreck is located at coordinates 52 22.161 N,3 46.757 E.

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

The MIO lies at a depth of about 25.54 meters and is located at coordinates 52 22.161 N,3 46.757 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MIO?

The seabed around the MIO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MIO sink?

The MIO sank on Aug 6, 1998.

When was the wreck of the MIO discovered?

The wreck of the MIO was discovered in 1998.

What country did the MIO belong to?

The MIO belonged to SE.

What type of wreck is the MIO?

The MIO is classified as a yacht.

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