Muriel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Muriel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 32.102 N,1 44.24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.535033
  • Longitude: -1.737333
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MURIEL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 88
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 9.8
Orientation 155
Tonnage 1831
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 3.5 MILES ENE OF PETERHEAD SIGNAL STATION. H1734/59 6.4.59 LOCATED IN 573206N, 014407W [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 116FT, FOUL AT 122FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 118FT IN GEN DEPTH 158FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR 2FT. (HMS SCOTT, 5.9.58). INS AS WK 19FMS. BR STD. 10.6.74 AMEND TO SW 35MTRS. NC 213. HH091/155/01 19.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 15.6.09 IN 5732.102N, 0142.240W (SIC) [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.91 IN GEN DEPTH 46.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 9.8MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS WITH BOW SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SE 40MTRS OF WK COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). LONGITUDE GIVEN AS 0144.240E IN ROS. AMEND WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/16 21.8.00 DIVED IN 5732.090N, 0144.235W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LENGTH 85-90MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. MODERATE SONAR SIGNAL STRENGTH. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 90MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 45MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. SEABED SMALL ROCKS, GRAVEL AND BROKEN SHELLS. WK LIES IN ONE PIECE BUT THE BOWS ARE TOTALLY FLATTENED FWD OF THE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. THEIR OUTLINE IS, HOWEVER, CLEAR. THE TWO LARGE BOILERS LIE FWD OF THE ENGINE BUT ON THE SEABED. STERN SECTION IS UPRIGHT AND COMPLETELY INTACT WITH REMNANTS OF THE CARGO OF COAL IN PLACE. GUN (?12 POUNDER) MOUNTED ON THE STERN BUT NO SHELL CASES. NUMEROUS .303 BULLETS LYING ALL OVER THE STERN SECTION. RUDDER AND STEEL PROP INTACT. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 15.8.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 15.3.13 CINC DELETED. MORE THAT FIVE YEARS.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORDERS & HANFORD SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 185HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY HUTSON & SON, GLASGOW. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR SCAPA FLOW. SANK QUICKLY AFTER A LOUD EXPLOSION UNDER THE VESSEL, NO SUBMARINE OR TORPEDO TRACK HAVING BEEN SIGHTED. CREW TAKEN OFF BY PATROL VESSEL. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the MURIEL wreck located?

The MURIEL wreck is located at coordinates 57 32.102 N,1 44.24 W.

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

The MURIEL lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 57 32.102 N,1 44.24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MURIEL?

The seabed around the MURIEL lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the MURIEL sink?

The MURIEL sank on Sep 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MURIEL discovered?

The wreck of the MURIEL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MURIEL belong to?

The MURIEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MURIEL carrying?

The MURIEL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MURIEL?

The MURIEL had a tonnage of 1831 tons.

What type of wreck is the MURIEL?

The MURIEL is classified as a steam ship.

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