Milewater Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Milewater Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 34.73 N,6 16.408 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.578833
  • Longitude: -6.273467
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILEWATER
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 41.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 290
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1931
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.2.75 WRECKED NEAR MULL OF OA IN 553444N, 061621W. MACHINERY SALVAGED, BOILER INTACT, TWIN STEEL PROPELLORS, REMAINDER BROKEN UP. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUSAN MCCAUSLAND, EX-FLYING CORMORANT. BUILT IN 1888 BY R DUNCAN & CO, PORT GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TIREE FOR LARNE. WENT ASHORE. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MILEWATER wreck located?

The MILEWATER wreck is located at coordinates 55 34.73 N,6 16.408 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MILEWATER?

The seabed around the MILEWATER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MILEWATER sink?

The MILEWATER sank on May 10, 1931.

When was the wreck of the MILEWATER discovered?

The wreck of the MILEWATER was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MILEWATER belong to?

The MILEWATER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MILEWATER?

The MILEWATER had a tonnage of 290 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILEWATER?

The MILEWATER is classified as a tug.

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