Hms Myrtle (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms myrtle (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 34 N,21 36 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.566667
  • Longitude: 21.600000
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HMS MYRTLE (PART OF)
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1250
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1919
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1919
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1919 ONE SECTION SANK IN 513700N, 214700E APPROX [SEE 33843], THE OTHER IN 583400N, 213600E. (RECORD OFFICE, X.6689/19). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 6, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1915 BY LOBNITZ & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 2400 IHP, & TWO 4.7IN GUNS & TWO 3PDR. MINED AND BROKE IN TWO. WAS OPERATING AGAINST THE RUSSIAN BOLSHEVIK FORCES IN COMPANY OF HMS GENTIAN [SEE 33846] AT THE TIME. VESSEL CARRIED A CREW OF 93. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 33843

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) wreck located?

The HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 58 34 N,21 36 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MYRTLE (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) sink?

The HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) sank on Jul 16, 1919.

When was the wreck of the HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) belong to?

The HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MYRTLE (PART OF)?

The HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) had a tonnage of 1250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MYRTLE (PART OF)?

The HMS MYRTLE (PART OF) is classified as a sloop.

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