John Miles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John miles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.072 N,0 53.339 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.634533
  • Longitude: -0.888983
Wreck Depth 30.08 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN MILES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 45.9
Sonar Width 9.2
Shadow Height 4.32
Orientation 15
Tonnage 687
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4069/72 27.4.73 WK OF OLD BUCKET DREDGER REPORTED IN 543812N, 005330W IN GEN DEPTH 18FMS. (VICKERS VOYAGER/PISCES, GPO SUBMARINE CABLES, VIA RNW). INS AS WK 16FMS. BR STD. H4069/72 4.6.73 POSN 543804N, 005304W. (OCEANICS, BARROW. TELEGRAM DTD MAY '73). BR STD. 18.11.74 AMENDED TO WK 29MTRS. NC 2567. H6331/87 2.2.89 EXAM'D 9.8.88 IN 543805N, 005314W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 28.5, FOUL AT 28.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.5 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES 010/190DEG. INTACT AND WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. HAS CENTRAL LOW SUPERSTRUCTURE AND HIGH POINT NEAR STERN. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK SW 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/09 12.6.95 WHEEL AND TELEGRAPH LOCATED. STEERING PEDESTAL ALSO LOCATED. BOWS WELL SMASHED, BOW WINCH UPSIDE DOWN. TWO FORWARD HOLDS, PLATES FALLEN INWARDS FROM BOTH SIDES. TWO MASTS ON SEA BED. AFT ENGINE DUE TO POSITION OF WHEEL AND TELEGRAPH. SINGLE BOILER, THREE FURNACES, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. CONSIDERED TO BE 'PRESTO'. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). HH100/351/10 24.11.95 WHEELHOUSE/BRIDGE PROBABLY AMIDSHIPS. BUILT AS 'DUNELM' FOR THE SUNDERLAND SS CO. PLANS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE 'PRESTO' WHICH CONFIRM THE IDENTITY. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). HH100/351/19 19.9.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. FOUND TO BE INVERTED. DEBRIS INCLUDING WINCHES, MAST ETC OUT TO STBD SIDE. FULL NET ATTACHED. STERN MARKS ON E/S AS THE HIGH POINT. (S OLD & B JOLLEY, EMAIL DTD 18.9.02). NCA. 19.2.09 EUT POSN: 5438.092N, 0053.333W. NE 2567. 30.3.09 WK HAS NOW BEEN POSTIVELY IDENTIFIED AS JOHN MILES. BELL INSCRIBED
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 113HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON, CLARKE & CO. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR SHOREHAM. STRUCK A MINE. 10 OF 14 CREW KILLED. (WW1SL, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

SS JOHN MILES 1908 LONDON

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN MILES wreck located?

The JOHN MILES wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.072 N,0 53.339 W.

How deep is the JOHN MILES and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN MILES lies at a depth of about 30.08 meters and is located at coordinates 54 38.072 N,0 53.339 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN MILES?

The seabed around the JOHN MILES lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the JOHN MILES sink?

The JOHN MILES sank on Feb 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the JOHN MILES discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN MILES was discovered in 1973.

What country did the JOHN MILES belong to?

The JOHN MILES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOHN MILES carrying?

The JOHN MILES was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN MILES?

The JOHN MILES had a tonnage of 687 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN MILES?

The JOHN MILES is classified as a steam ship.

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