Mitera Marigo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mitera marigo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.235 N,5 1.846 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.170583
  • Longitude: -5.030767
Wreck Depth 19.7 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MITERA MARIGO
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Orientation 157
Tonnage 9200
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1959
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3331/59 21.7.59 H3331/59 21.7.59 DWP, MASTS, LIES IN POSN WITH: A] BOWS 112DEGS, 3920FT; B] STERN 107DEGS, 3680FT, FROM PENARROW POINT OAK TREE [501025N, 050240W APPROX], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.15S, IN POSN 107.75DEGS, 3400FT FROM SAME TREE. (HBR MTR, FALMOUTH). - NM 1449/59. H3331/59 16.8.60 H3331/59 16.8.60 POSN BETWEEN PENARROW PT PILLAR 283.5DEG [TRUE] 3470FT, & 289DEG [TRUE] 3715FT. SUBMERGED AT LW TO A VARYING EXTENT EXCEPT FOR 40FT OF BIPOD & MAST, IN POSN 285DEGS [TRUE] 3540FT FROM PENARROW POINT PILLAR WITH TWO SMALLER MASTS IN 160DEGS LINE FROM BIPOD. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION MARKED BY LT BUOY IN POSN 284DEGS [TRUE] 3200FT FROM PENARROW PT PILLAR. TRACING HELD. (FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS, 2.6.59). NCA. H5876/60 10.5.61 H5876/60 10.5.61 WK VERY PROMINENT ALL THREE MASTS SHOW WITH MAIN MAST 20FT HIGH. WK FOULS CROSS ROADS MOORING BUOY. (HYDROGRAPHIC SCHOOL, ROS). NCA. H2925/61 27.6.61 H2925/61 27.6.61 CROSS ROADS BUOY & MOORINGS REMOVED, SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMMENCED. (HBR MASTER). NCA. H2925/61 11.12.62 H2925/61 11.12.62 LEAST DEPTH 71FT BELOW CHART DATUM, REMAINS OF WK COVERED WITH CARGO OF IRON ORE, TO DEPTH 5FT, GIVING LEAST DEPTH OF 64FT, BUOY REMOVED. (HBR MASTER, 23.11.62). - NM 2678/62. H2925/61 5.3.64 H2925/61 5.3.64 SWEPT CLEAR 57FT, FOUL 58FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED MUD & WEED. (HMSML MEDUSA, 23.10.63). - NM 436/64. H3666/75 1.7.76 H3666/75 1.7.76 LEAST DEPTH 20.6MTRS, NOT POSSIBLE TO WIRE SWEEP DUE TO PROXIMITY OF THE STEEP CHANNEL BANK. HBR MASTER, FALMOUTH, CONSIDERS WRECK NO LONGER FOUL GROUND. (HMS HECLA, HI 3/76). HH100/351/18 30.1.02 HH100/351/18 30.1.02 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER, SLIGHT ANOMALY, NOTHING SHOWING ABOVE SEABED. ALL THAT REMAINS IS A SLIGHT DIP, WK HAS SUNKEN INTO SEABED OF MUD AND FINE SAND. GENERAL DEPTH 21MTRS. POSN AT MAGNETOMETER'S PEAK DEFLECTION: 5010.175N, 0501.745W [WGD]. (J. ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 19.1.02 & TELECON 28.1.02). NCA. 11.10.12 SEP 2012/000030816 11.10.12 SHOWN AS DWP 20.4MTRS ON FALMOUTH HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS SURVEY DTD 2011. NE 32. [WGD] POSN: 5010.235N, 0501.846W. 24.4.13 SEP 2013/000034836 24.4.13 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 19.7MTRS IN DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1043. APPEARS AS VERY SLIGHT RISE IN SEABED. AMEND DWP 19.7MTRS. RSDRA2024000352385 24.01.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. NOW BURIED. (FALMOUTH HARBOUR AUTHORITY, DTD 16.10.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2025

Circumstances of loss

WAS IN COLLISION WITH GERMAN STEAMER 'FRITZ RHYSEN'. TOWED INTO CARRICK ROADS AND LATER SANK IN 90FT OF WATER. (FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS).

General Comments

SLIGHT DIP REMAININS, SUNK INTO MUD, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the MITERA MARIGO wreck located?

The MITERA MARIGO wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.235 N,5 1.846 W.

How deep is the MITERA MARIGO and where exactly is it located?

The MITERA MARIGO lies at a depth of about 19.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.235 N,5 1.846 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MITERA MARIGO?

The seabed around the MITERA MARIGO lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the MITERA MARIGO sink?

The MITERA MARIGO sank on May 29, 1959.

When was the wreck of the MITERA MARIGO discovered?

The wreck of the MITERA MARIGO was discovered in 1959.

What country did the MITERA MARIGO belong to?

The MITERA MARIGO belonged to LR.

What cargo was the MITERA MARIGO carrying?

The MITERA MARIGO was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MITERA MARIGO?

The MITERA MARIGO had a tonnage of 9200 tons.

What type of wreck is the MITERA MARIGO?

The MITERA MARIGO is classified as a motor vessel.

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