Miown Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Miown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.357 N,0 15.453 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.805950
  • Longitude: -0.257550
Wreck Depth 3.22 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIOWN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 36.8
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 135
Tonnage 379
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1914
Bottom Texture 4/7,17
Scour Dimensions ,33.75,,000.6,000
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H880/14 19.2.14 WK, 3 MASTS VISIBLE, IN 504815N, 001530W MARKED BY G WK BUOY & WK MARKING VESSEL. (TH NM 10/14). - NM 303(T)/14 ISSUED. H1242/14 9.3.14 WK MARKING VESSEL WITHDRAWN. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 17FT. (TH NM 15/14). - NM 383(T)/14 ISSUED. H1271/14 11.3.14 FOUL GROUND WITH LEAST DEPTH 20FT OVER WK REMAINS AFTER REMOVAL OF WK. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). CHART AS FOUL 20FT WITH LEGEND 'FOUL GROUND (1914)' IN 504816N, 001530W. - NM 394/14. H1656/24 5.3.24 AMENDED TO WK 3.25FMS. SQ. DATE. H4291/57 16.8.57 LOCATED IN 504819N, 001523W USING HSA OR 193.5DEGS 15.33C FROM SHOREHAM HIGH LT. DRIFT SWEEP LEAST DEPTH 12FT. (SCES, R-OF-S 24.7.57). AMEND TO WK 2FMS [3.7MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1962/57. H7789/35 2.11.59 LOCATED BY LEAD LINE. LEAST DEPTH OF 20FT OBTAINED OVER WK. (HMS FLINDERS, 15.11.35). NCA. 1.8.69 REPD BLOWN CLEAR OF FREEWAY. NOW A MANGLED MESS. BOILERS OPEN TO SEA. PLENTY OF FISH, LOBSTERS ETC INSIDE. IN APPROX DEPTH 30FT. (ARTICLE BY J WARTON, TRITON MAG. AUG '69). NCA. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 3.7MTRS. (SCES, ROS 24.7.57). NC 1652. H2714/58 16.8.71 AMEND TO SW 3.1MTRS. [LAT]. NC 2044. H1310/80 15.10.80 KNOWN LOCALLY AS CEMENT BOAT. SEEMS TO LIE SW/NE, WITH STERN SW. IRON PROPELLER REMAINS. (J SALSBURY 4.9.80). NCA. HH090/944/01 16.11.01 EXAM'D 4.9.01 IN 5048.352N, 0015.476W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 3.3, FOUL 3.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.7 IN GEN DEPTH 5.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 000/180 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 944B). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083467 5.5.16 EXAM'D 26.11.15; IN 5048.357N, 0015.453W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6.4MTRS. SCOUR LENGTH 33.75MTRS, VESSEL LENGTH 36.8MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VESSEL MOSTLY INTACT AND STANDING UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE 2015, HI 1478). AMEND DW 3.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED ON REEF APPROX 1.5 MILES FROM ENTRANCE TO SHOREHAM IN SE GALE.

General Comments

UK NM 3576/18

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FAQ

Where is the MIOWN wreck located?

The MIOWN wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.357 N,0 15.453 W.

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

The MIOWN lies at a depth of about 3.22 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.357 N,0 15.453 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIOWN?

The seabed around the MIOWN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MIOWN sink?

The MIOWN sank on Feb 13, 1914.

When was the wreck of the MIOWN discovered?

The wreck of the MIOWN was discovered in 1914.

What country did the MIOWN belong to?

The MIOWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MIOWN carrying?

The MIOWN was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the MIOWN?

The MIOWN had a tonnage of 379 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIOWN?

The MIOWN is classified as a steam ship.

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