Murielle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Murielle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 48.663 N,3 10.247 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.811050
  • Longitude: -3.170783
Wreck Depth 9.1 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MURIELLE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 26.3 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 96
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03439/41 10.10.41 DW PA IN 534900N, 031000W, OR 266DEGS, 3.8M FROM FG LT ON BLACKPOOL N PIER. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 2398/41 & FNM 363/42. H03439/41 11.6.51 POSN 534851N, 031019W. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 2.75FMS. (HMS FRANKLIN). - NM 1101/51. H03439/41 27.7.51 G CONL BUOY LAID CLOSE W OF WK. (TH). - NM 1396/51. H0113/40 16.5.54 POSN 534839N, 031010W, OR 266DEG, 4.1M FROM BLACKPOOL TR. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 5FMS. (HMS COOK). - NM 2199/54. H03439/41 16.11.54 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). - NM 2566/54. RSDRA2024000246622 3.10.24 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, H1 1792). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY COLBY BROS LTD, OULTON BROAD YARD. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE JUBILEE FISHING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 34HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE FISHING GROUNDS FOR FLEETWOOD. MINED. TAKEN IN TOW THEN SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the MURIELLE wreck located?

The MURIELLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 48.663 N,3 10.247 W.

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

The MURIELLE lies at a depth of about 9.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 48.663 N,3 10.247 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MURIELLE?

The seabed around the MURIELLE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MURIELLE sink?

The MURIELLE sank on Sep 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MURIELLE discovered?

The wreck of the MURIELLE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MURIELLE belong to?

The MURIELLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MURIELLE?

The MURIELLE had a tonnage of 96 tons.

What type of wreck is the MURIELLE?

The MURIELLE is classified as a trawler.

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