Lord Milner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lord milner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
6 45.8 S,39 18.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.763333
  • Longitude: 39.301667
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD MILNER
Flag GB
Length 52.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Tonnage 495
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4602/29 15.7.29 H4602/29 15.7.29 DW LIES 309DEGS, 2.6M FROM OUTER MAKATUMBE LT [064645S, 391700E APPROX]. (MARINE SUPT, DAR ES SALAAM, 20.6.29). - NM 1138/29. 3.11.30 3.11.30 SHOWN AS DW IN 064608S, 391805E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 674. 23.12.66 23.12.66 SHOWN AS DW IN 064536S, 391803E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3310. 13.1.83 13.1.83 SHOWN AS DW IN 064539S, 391804E [ARF]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 674. . 16.10.00 16.10.00 WGD POSN: 0645.800S, 3918.100E. NC 674. HH100/351/19 5.5.04 HH100/351/19 5.5.04 WK IN THIS POSITION LIKELY TO BE THE LORD MILNER, WHICH WAS SCUTTLED 1N 1931. (KEVIN PATIENCE 12.6.03 & 4.5.04). HH100/351/21 11.5.04 HH100/351/21 11.5.04 DATE OF SCUTTLE OF 1931 CALLED INTO QUESTION, COULD POSSIBLY BE 1929. (KEVIN PATIENCE 9.5.04).
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2000

Circumstances of loss

12.6.03 STEEL VESSEL SCUTTLED ON DAPHNE REEF 1929, LIKELY TO BE THE LORD MILNER. BUILT J. L MEYER PAPENBERG, GERMANY 1898. TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 755HP, 495 GRT. LENGTH 52.4MTRS, BEAM 8.5MTRS. (KEVIN PATIENCE, VISITS TO UKHO, 12.6.03, 4.5.04 & E-MAIL OF 9.5.04).

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FAQ

Where is the LORD MILNER wreck located?

The LORD MILNER wreck is located at coordinates 6 45.8 S,39 18.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD MILNER?

The seabed around the LORD MILNER lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LORD MILNER discovered?

The wreck of the LORD MILNER was discovered in 1929.

What country did the LORD MILNER belong to?

The LORD MILNER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LORD MILNER?

The LORD MILNER had a tonnage of 495 tons.