Mill Hill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mill hill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 47.972 N,6 49.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.799533
  • Longitude: -6.817750
Water Depth 143 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILL HILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4318
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1001/40 10.1.41 POSN 584800N, 064900W. NCA. H2647/76 14.5.76 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH USING SIMRAD SONAR. (HMS HERALD, ROS DTD 11.2.76). NCA. H2074/82 22.12.83 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 2.5M AROUND POSN, USING DCS3 & E/S. CONSIDER THAT WK LIES TO N OF REPD POSN IN ALL LIKELIHOOD. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 145) AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MILL HILL SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 368NHP. PASSAGE BOSTON FOR THE TEES. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. 35 LIVES LOST. (DOD).

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FAQ

Where is the MILL HILL wreck located?

The MILL HILL wreck is located at coordinates 58 47.972 N,6 49.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MILL HILL?

The seabed around the MILL HILL lies at approximately 143 meters deep.

When did the MILL HILL sink?

The MILL HILL sank on Aug 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MILL HILL discovered?

The wreck of the MILL HILL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MILL HILL belong to?

The MILL HILL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MILL HILL carrying?

The MILL HILL was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MILL HILL?

The MILL HILL had a tonnage of 4318 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILL HILL?

The MILL HILL is classified as a steam ship.

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