Milwaukee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Milwaukee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 23 N,12 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.383333
  • Longitude: -12.550000
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILWAUKEE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 7323
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.9.18 M013978 2.9.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 472300N, 123300W. (RA FALMOUTH, AP REPORT). 17.7.87 17.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 260 MILES SW OF FASTNET. (WW1SL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-105. (KRIEG ZUR ZEE & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the MILWAUKEE wreck located?

The MILWAUKEE wreck is located at coordinates 47 23 N,12 33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MILWAUKEE?

The seabed around the MILWAUKEE lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the MILWAUKEE sink?

The MILWAUKEE sank on Aug 31, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MILWAUKEE discovered?

The wreck of the MILWAUKEE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MILWAUKEE belong to?

The MILWAUKEE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MILWAUKEE?

The MILWAUKEE had a tonnage of 7323 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILWAUKEE?

The MILWAUKEE is classified as a steam ship.

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