Myrtle Branch Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Myrtle branch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 37.303 N,7 13.451 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 55.621717
- Longitude: -7.224183
|
| Wreck Depth |
50 m
|
| Water Depth |
58 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MYRTLE BRANCH |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
116.1 m |
| Width |
14 m |
| Draught |
7.9 |
| Sonar Length |
112 |
| Sonar Width |
19 |
| Shadow Height |
7.3 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Tonnage |
3741 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ore,metal: concentrate and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 11, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2005 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 25, 2014 |
Surveying Details
BROKE IN TWO AND SANK 9M NE BY N FROM INNISTRAHULL. (DOD & WW1SL). H3740/69 16.10.74 H3740/69 16.10.74 SINKING POSN 553500N, 071000W APPROX. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H3740/69 17.12.76 H3740/69 17.12.76 WK IN 553718N, 071324W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. (HMS HECLA, SIGNAL DTD 25.11.76). - NM 153/77. H4847/75 2.2.77 H4847/75 2.2.77 EXAM'D 21.11.76 IN 553720N, 071323W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS. SEABED SAND OR SHINGLE. LIES N/S ON EDGE OF ROUGHER HARDER PATCH IN SMOOTH BOTTOM. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). AMEND TO WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 508/77. 7.4.86 7.4.86 IDENTIFIED AS MYRTLE BRANCH BY BELL AND CARGO. (SEASALVE MARINE, TELECON). H2791/86 23.5.86 H2791/86 23.5.86 LOCATED IN 553724N, 071315W. HIGHEST POINT BOILERS - STANDING 8.5MTRS HIGH. WK IN POOR CONDITION. MOST PLATING OFF, DECK HOUSES AND DECKS COLLAPSED. MUCH DEBRIS SCATTERED AROUND SITE. NO CARGO FOUND EXCEPT TRACES OF TIN. (DSV BRITISH PROVIDENCE, HN 8.4.86). NCA. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5537.303N, 0713.451W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 7.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/225 DEGS. HULL COLLAPSED TO SEABED. HIGH POINT (PRESUMED BOILERS) MIDSHIPS. SCOUR AT NE END. AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 50.05MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 50MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
EX-ISEL HOLME. BUILT IN 1899 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAUTILUS SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 336NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CORONEL AND NEWPORT NEWS FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY UB-73. 15 LIVES LOST. (SIBI & DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 37.303 N,7 13.451 W
Myrtle Branch on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the MYRTLE BRANCH wreck located?
The MYRTLE BRANCH wreck is located at coordinates 55 37.303 N,7 13.451 W.
How deep is the MYRTLE BRANCH and where exactly is it located?
The MYRTLE BRANCH lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 55 37.303 N,7 13.451 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MYRTLE BRANCH?
The seabed around the MYRTLE BRANCH lies at approximately 58 meters deep.
When did the MYRTLE BRANCH sink?
The MYRTLE BRANCH sank on Apr 11, 1918.
When was the wreck of the MYRTLE BRANCH discovered?
The wreck of the MYRTLE BRANCH was discovered in 1918.
What country did the MYRTLE BRANCH belong to?
The MYRTLE BRANCH belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MYRTLE BRANCH carrying?
The MYRTLE BRANCH was carrying ore,metal: concentrate and products.
What was the tonnage of the MYRTLE BRANCH?
The MYRTLE BRANCH had a tonnage of 3741 tons.
What type of wreck is the MYRTLE BRANCH?
The MYRTLE BRANCH is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
HULL COLLAPSED TO SEABED, BOILERS ARE HIGHEST POINT