Myrtledene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Myrtledene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.335 N,2 27.229 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.538917
  • Longitude: -2.453817
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MYRTLEDENE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2571
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1912
Original Detection Year 1912
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2009

Surveying Details

28.5.82 REMAINS LIE VERY BROKEN UP IN MUTTON COVE. BOILER STANDS 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL.V). POSN 503218N, 022709W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/242/01 21.10.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1242). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HAREWOOD. BUILT IN 1890 BY PALMER'S CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 253 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J T LUNN & CO. PASSAGE SAGUNO FOR ROTTERDAM. GROUNDED IN CALM CONDITIONS IN HEAVY FOG. CREW ABANDONED IN OWN BOATS. (SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the MYRTLEDENE wreck located?

The MYRTLEDENE wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.335 N,2 27.229 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MYRTLEDENE?

The seabed around the MYRTLEDENE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MYRTLEDENE sink?

The MYRTLEDENE sank on Mar 25, 1912.

When was the wreck of the MYRTLEDENE discovered?

The wreck of the MYRTLEDENE was discovered in 1912.

What country did the MYRTLEDENE belong to?

The MYRTLEDENE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MYRTLEDENE carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the MYRTLEDENE?

The MYRTLEDENE had a tonnage of 2571 tons.

What type of wreck is the MYRTLEDENE?

The MYRTLEDENE is classified as a steam ship.

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