Mistley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mistley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 20.973 N,2 22.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.349550
  • Longitude: -2.368383
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MISTLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.2 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 485
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3693/57 11.7.57 TOTAL LOSS AFTER STRIKING REEFDYKE, NORTH RONALDSAY. (LL & W.R.60 [OBSTN REPORT]). POSN DOUBTFUL 592100N, 022200W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-COE PAM '52, EX-WESTERN '48. BUILT IN 1920 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W N LINDSAY LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM NORTH RONALDSAY. (SIBI). STRUCK REEFDYKE, NORTH RONALDSAY AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MISTLEY wreck located?

The MISTLEY wreck is located at coordinates 59 20.973 N,2 22.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MISTLEY?

The seabed around the MISTLEY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MISTLEY sink?

The MISTLEY sank on Jun 19, 1957.

When was the wreck of the MISTLEY discovered?

The wreck of the MISTLEY was discovered in 1957.

What country did the MISTLEY belong to?

The MISTLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MISTLEY carrying?

The MISTLEY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MISTLEY?

The MISTLEY had a tonnage of 485 tons.

What type of wreck is the MISTLEY?

The MISTLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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