Mim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 20.973 N,2 22.369 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.349550
  • Longitude: -2.372817
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIM
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 126.2 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H7610/39 28.11.39 ST IN 592100N, 022216W APPROX [OGB], OR 125DEGS, 21C FROM FREE KIRK MANSE, RONALDSAY. (RECEIVER, KIRKWALL). INS AS ST PA - NM 2633/69. HH268/460/03 30.9.94 WK NOT VISIBLE WHEN HT OF TIDE 1.6MTRS. (LT CDR N J BLAZEY, HN DTD 29.9.94). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFSBAU GES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A S SKYTTEREN. SCREW, OIL ENGINE OF 973 NHP. PASSAGE ADELAIDE FOR VAKSDAL. DRIVEN ASHORE IN HEAVY WEATHER & BROKE UP ON REEF DYKE, NORTH RONALDSAY. CREW OF 31 RECOVERED. (SIBI & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MIM wreck located?

The MIM wreck is located at coordinates 59 20.973 N,2 22.369 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIM?

The seabed around the MIM lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MIM sink?

The MIM sank on Nov 1, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MIM discovered?

The wreck of the MIM was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MIM belong to?

The MIM belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MIM carrying?

The MIM was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the MIM?

The MIM had a tonnage of 4996 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIM?

The MIM is classified as a steam ship.

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