Milly (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Milly (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.538 N,4 51.787 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.675633
  • Longitude: -4.863117
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILLY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 6.8
Sonar Length 11
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 0.5
Tonnage 2964
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.9.18 7.9.18 SANK IN 5 MINS IN 503900N, 044900W. (SIO, SWANSEA; IDSA, DOCKET M41864). 10.9.18 10.9.18 SANK 4M N OF PORT ISAAC. (RA FALMOUTH, AP REPORT, DOCKET M014279). H5529/18 2.10.18 H5529/18 2.10.18 WK IN 503900N, 045100W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10FMS. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (RA FALMOUTH). 10.10.18 10.10.18 SANK ABOUT 10M N OF TREVOSE HD. (BOT, WR 8/209, DOCKET M46620). H6391/19 22.4.20 H6391/19 22.4.20 SANK 2.25M W 0.75 S FROM TINTAGEL HEAD. THIS POSN ACCEPTED AS 503900N, 045100W APPROX. (LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - NM 674/20. H2537/28 6.6.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 6.6.28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 18.8.52 18.8.52 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC 10FMS [18MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 1178. H1247/69 17.5.79 H1247/69 17.5.79 LOCATED IN 504036N, 045150W [OGB] USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL. (R DAVIS, 14.5.79). AMEND TO USC 20MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/04 19.3.91 HH100/351/04 19.3.91 DIVED ON IN 504034N, 045133W {OGB] USING DECCA. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. MAX. HT NOT DETERMINED BUT LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED 45MTRS. MUCH WRECKAGE SEEN BUT POOR UNDERWATER VISIBILITY HAMPERED DIVERS. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA YET. HH220/350/01 25.9.91 HH220/350/01 25.9.91 GUN HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM WK BY LOUGHTON BSAC MEMBERS. WILL BE RESTORED FOR DISPLAY AT GOLDEN LION PUBLIC HOUSE, PORT ISAAC. (CORNISH GUARDIAN, 29 & 30.8.91). 11.6.97 11.6.97 WK NOW OWNED BY M JEFFORD & N STAHL. (VISIT TO HO, 11.6.97). 10.8.11 10.8.11 LOCATED 27.3.10 IN 5040.538N, 0451.787W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.98 IN GEN DEPTH 39.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 11MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 0.5MTR. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). PROBABLY DEBRIS. AMEND FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-LUDWIG GROEDEL. BUILT IN 1904 BY W GRAY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDER & MAIR, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 276 NHP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BREST FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY UB 87. TWO MEN LOST. (WW1SL, LL WW1, DER KREIG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

?DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 40.538 N,4 51.787 W
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FAQ

Where is the MILLY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MILLY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.538 N,4 51.787 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MILLY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MILLY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the MILLY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MILLY (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MILLY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MILLY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MILLY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MILLY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MILLY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MILLY (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MILLY (POSSIBLY)?

The MILLY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2964 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILLY (POSSIBLY)?

The MILLY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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