Middleton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Middleton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 6.609 N,5 29.281 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.110150
  • Longitude: -5.488017
Wreck Depth 99.55 m
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIDDLETON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Sonar Length 118.8
Sonar Width 27.19
Shadow Height 9.04
Orientation 77
Tonnage 4297
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 070.5,056.5,004.9,119
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0109/45 9.5.45 WK IN 550640N, 052912W.(WESTERN APPROACHES LIST, WAGO 524. SIGNAL 9.5.45). H0109/45 21.2.45 GOOD POSN, GOOD SONAR CONTACT. WIDTH 140FT, HEIGHT 36FT. ROCK. (AUBD 318/54, ESCORT GROUP 19). H45 21.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 550600N, 053000W PA. H45FT. (AUBD 318/56, ESCORT GROUP 21). 18.8.53 INS NDW ON NC F6629 ONLY. H3671/72 20.7.72 WK EXAM'D 19.6.72 IN 550637N, 052914W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 103.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 108MTRS. (HMS FOX, HN). H3671/72 12.9.72 POSN BY HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 103.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 108-111MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND & SHELL. THIS IS A LARGE WK AND NOT A ROCK. LYING ABOUT 080/260 DEGS. LENGTH 370FT. ON THE SIDE OF A SAND RIDGE. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). INS AS WK 56FMS. BR STD. H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 103MTRS. NC 2199. H1285/79 THIS IS ALMOST CERTAIN TO BE MIDDLETON. (A CROTHALL). SEP 2021/000322449 22.12.21 XAM�D 13.5.21 IN 5506.609N, 0529.281W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 99.55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 108MTRS. LENGTH 118.80MTRS, WIDTH 27.19MTRS, HT 9.04MTRS. ORIENTATION 077/257 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 70.5MTRS, WIDTH 56.6MTRS, 4.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 119 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). INTACT, HEAVILY DEGRADED. AMEND NDW 99MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2021

Circumstances of loss

18.2.41 EX- DARCOLM. BUILT IN 1935 BY HAMILTON WM. & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBERT BROS. LTD, LONDON. INVOLVED IN A COLLISON ON 18.2.41 & SANK. (WRECKSITE.EU)

General Comments

INTACT THOUGH HEAVILY DEGRADED, ON THE SIDE OF SAND RIDGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 6.609 N,5 29.281 W
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FAQ

Where is the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.609 N,5 29.281 W.

How deep is the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 99.55 meters and is located at coordinates 55 6.609 N,5 29.281 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) sink?

The MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY)?

The MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4297 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIDDLETON (PROBABLY)?

The MIDDLETON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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