Murillo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Murillo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.117 N,1 23.518 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.135283
  • Longitude: 1.391967
Wreck Depth 19.7 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MURILLO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 135
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1865
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0040.0,,001.7,045
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4453/72 23.4.79 H4453/72 23.4.79 LOCATED 25.4.78 IN 510805N, 012338E USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS. LYING NE/SW. REASONABLE SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). INS AS WK 19.9MTRS. BR STD. 20.6.89 20.6.89 POSSIBLY WK OF WOODEN SAILING VESSEL 'WHITE ROSE'. CONFIRMATION OF IDENTITY HOPED FOR FROM FURTHER DIVES. (L HARRINGTON, TELECON 20.6.89). NCA. HH090/606/01 31.1.94 HH090/606/01 31.1.94 EXAM'D 21.10.93 IN 510805.2N, 012337.0E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.7, FOUL AT 20.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.4 IN GEN DEPTH 24.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 33MTRS. BROKEN WK LYING 135/315DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC DEFLECTIONS BELIES PREVIOUS REPORT THAT THIS IS A WOODEN VESSEL. (NP 1016, HI 606). AMEND TO SW 19.7MTRS IN 510805N, 012337E. HH090/647/01 1.8.96 HH090/647/01 1.8.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 647). NCA. HH100/351/17 16.10.10 HH100/351/17 16.10.10 THIS IS THE 'MURILLO'. IDENTIFIED BY THE NAME ON THE SHIP'S CUTLERY. SANK AFTER COLLISION 3/4 MILE OFF S FORLAND. SOURCE SHIPPING & MERCHANTILE GAZETTE DTD 3.11.1865. (T GOODFELLOW, EMAILS DTD 10.10.01 AND 1.11.01). NCA. 24.1.11 24.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5108.117N, 0123.518E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.47MTRS. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 2MTRS. TWO DEEP SCOURS LEAD NE FROM WK, EACH APPROX 40MTRS LONG. APPARENLY BROKEN UP WITH TWO MAIN PIECES OF WRECKAGE VISIBLE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). RETAIN SW 19.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2011

Circumstances of loss

AN IRON SS. SCREW PROPULSION. GENERAL CARGO. SANK IN COLLISION WITH SS DIX DECEMBRE, 0.75 MILE OFF S FORELAND.

General Comments

IN TWO MAIN PIECES, TWO SCOURS RUN NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 8.117 N,1 23.518 E
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FAQ

Where is the MURILLO wreck located?

The MURILLO wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.117 N,1 23.518 E.

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

The MURILLO lies at a depth of about 19.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.117 N,1 23.518 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MURILLO?

The seabed around the MURILLO lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the MURILLO sink?

The MURILLO sank on Nov 2, 1865.

When was the wreck of the MURILLO discovered?

The wreck of the MURILLO was discovered in 1978.

What country did the MURILLO belong to?

The MURILLO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MURILLO carrying?

The MURILLO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the MURILLO?

The MURILLO is classified as a steam ship.

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