Hms Myrtle Wreck

Field Value
Hms myrtle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.663 N,1 18.293 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.477717
  • Longitude: 1.304883
Wreck Depth 8.68 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MYRTLE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 42.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 33.5
Sonar Width 18.6
Shadow Height 1.5
Tonnage 550
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0577/40 27.6.40 INS DW. - FNM 1611/40. H0577/40 23.11.45 AMEND TO WK 1FM 5FT. - NM 3824/45. 18.12.45 AMEND POSN TO 512836N, 011825E. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS). - NM 4147/45. 15.5.46 DELETED. - NM 1636/46. H2133/70 30.1.70 NOT FOUND BY SONAR SEARCH 30.10.69 WITHIN 5CABLES RADIUS OF LISTED POSN. (HMS ECHO, HI 51/70). NCA. SEP 2008/00002461 2.3.07 EXAM'D 13.7.06 IN 5128.662N, 0118.288E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.00 IN GEN DEPTH 8.7MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. SCATTERED DEBRIS EXTENDING 25MTRS NE/SW FROM LARGEST OBJECT IN A SANDWAVE FIELD. 4 MAIN OBJECTS, ALL <2MTRS SQUARE, STANDING <0.6MTR ABOVE BED LEVEL. CHART AS OBSTN 8MTRS. (PLA WK RECORD 207/24 DTD 11.1.07). INS OBSTN 8MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000185395 12.8.20 EXAM'D 18.6.20 IN 5128.664N, 0118.293E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.98MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (PLA REPORT OF SURVEY DD 20.7.20). AMEND 8.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000220646 17.8.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 20.7.21 IN 5128.663N, 0118.292E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.68MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10.2MTRS. LENGTH 33.8MTRS, WIDTH 18.6MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. NFS. (PLA SURVEY DTD 20.7.21). AMEND 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-ST IRENE. BUILT IN 1928 BY COOK, WELLINGTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. PURCHASED BY THE ADMIRALTY IN MARCH 1039 AS A MINE SWEEPER. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 12PDR GUN. MINED.

General Comments

SCATTERED DEBRIS, 4 MAIN OBJECTS, EACH <2MTRS SQUARE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.663 N,1 18.293 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MYRTLE wreck located?

The HMS MYRTLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.663 N,1 18.293 E.

How deep is the HMS MYRTLE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS MYRTLE lies at a depth of about 8.68 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.663 N,1 18.293 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MYRTLE?

The seabed around the HMS MYRTLE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS MYRTLE sink?

The HMS MYRTLE sank on Jun 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS MYRTLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MYRTLE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS MYRTLE belong to?

The HMS MYRTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MYRTLE?

The HMS MYRTLE had a tonnage of 550 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MYRTLE?

The HMS MYRTLE is classified as a trawler.

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