Millet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Millet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 23.516 N,2 59.698 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.391933
  • Longitude: -2.994967
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILLET
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1960
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6806/59 16.12.59 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 230DEGS, 550FT FROM PLUCKINGTON BANK BUOY. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, Q.G. (LL & MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD NM 11/59). NCA YET. 6806/59 16.12.59 WK MOVED TO 71DEGS, 2150FT FROM DUKE'S BUOY. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MESSAGE, LIVERPOOL, 16.12.59). NCA. H6806/59 12.1.60 WK REMOVED. (MESSAGE, LIVERPOOL, 5.1.60). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'EGRET' (LL & MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD).

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FAQ

Where is the MILLET wreck located?

The MILLET wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.516 N,2 59.698 W.

When did the MILLET sink?

The MILLET sank on Dec 12, 1959.

When was the wreck of the MILLET discovered?

The wreck of the MILLET was discovered in 1959.

What type of wreck is the MILLET?

The MILLET is classified as a barge.