Miranda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Miranda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 3.493 N,22 57.406 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.058217
  • Longitude: -22.956767
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MIRANDA
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers Y SPHERICAL LT BUOY, FL(5)Y.25S 6C SE
Surveying Details HH111/350/01 27.2.91 SANK SW OF SANDGERDHI IN ABOUT 80MTRS. (LL, 28.1.91). WK IN 640321.5N, 225622W. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (ICELANDIC NM 4/91). BR STD. 26.6.97 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 36 [1997 EDN], QUERIED WITH ICELAND BY CHART BRANCH. WK STILL EXISTS BUT IS NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 36 DUE TO ITS CLOSE PROXIMITY TO Y SPECIAL BUOY. DECISION TAKEN TO RETAIN NDW. NC 2734. 17.10.03 NDW SHOWN IN 6403.493N, 2257.406W [WGD], WITH Y SPECIAL LT BUOY, FL(5)Y.25S, 6C SE OF WK ON ICELANDIC 36 [JUN '03 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, TOUCHED GROUND WHEN LEAVING GRINDAVIK. DAMAGED HULL AND PUMPS WERE UNABLE TO COPE WITH FLOODING. CAPSIZED & SANK WHILE UNDER TOW TO HAFNARFJORDUR. CREW RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.283).

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FAQ

Where is the MIRANDA wreck located?

The MIRANDA wreck is located at coordinates 64 3.493 N,22 57.406 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIRANDA?

The seabed around the MIRANDA lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the MIRANDA sink?

The MIRANDA sank on Jan 27, 1991.

When was the wreck of the MIRANDA discovered?

The wreck of the MIRANDA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MIRANDA belong to?

The MIRANDA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MIRANDA carrying?

The MIRANDA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MIRANDA?

The MIRANDA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIRANDA?

The MIRANDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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