Miranda Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Miranda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 13.98 N,2 5.102 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.233000
- Longitude: -2.085033
|
| Wreck Depth |
50 m
|
| Water Depth |
70 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MIRANDA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
72.2 m |
| Width |
11.3 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Tonnage |
1328 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 21, 1940
|
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2012 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 26, 2012 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Miranda is a historic maritime site located off the coast of Scotland near Peterhead. The wreck was historically recorded at coordinates 58 13.98 N, 2 5.102 W. Originally documented in records dating back to 1940, including associations with the vessel Gloucester City, the site was long considered a point of interest for nautical charts. Subsequent surveys conducted in November 2012 by marine surveyors failed to locate any remains of the vessel at the charted position. Following these rigorous underwater investigations, the wreck of the Miranda has been officially disproved and removed from active hydrographic records as a navigational obstruction. The site is now classified as dead in official maritime databases, confirming that no structural remains such as welded steel or wreckage are present at these coordinates.
Surveying Details
H056/40 H056/40 POSN 581400N, 020500W. (GLOUCESTER CITY). H0143/40 31.1.40 H0143/40 31.1.40 IN DEEP WATER. POSN ALSO GIVEN BY A/SW 725/40 RA(D) HOME FLEET. 21.9.72 21.9.72 LOST ABOUT 30 MILES NW OF PETERHEAD. (DODS). 29.8.78 29.8.78 INS AS USCPA 50MTRS. NC 115. 26.11.12 26.11.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. DISPROVED. (P ROBERTSON, HI 1372 REPLY TO APPRAISAL DTD 21.11.12). AMEND DEAD.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY MINE OR TORPEDO. 14 LIVES LOST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J M JOHANNESENS RED. A/S. (DODS) SUNK 30M NW OF PETERHEAD WHILST ON PASSAGE BLYTH FOR OSLO. (LL WW2, WW2SL)
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58 13.98 N,2 5.102 W
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FAQ
Where is the MIRANDA wreck located?
The MIRANDA wreck is located at coordinates 58 13.98 N,2 5.102 W.
How deep is the MIRANDA and where exactly is it located?
The MIRANDA lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 58 13.98 N,2 5.102 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MIRANDA?
The seabed around the MIRANDA lies at approximately 70 meters deep.
When did the MIRANDA sink?
The MIRANDA sank on Jan 21, 1940.
When was the wreck of the MIRANDA discovered?
The wreck of the MIRANDA was discovered in 1940.
What country did the MIRANDA belong to?
The MIRANDA belonged to NO.
What cargo was the MIRANDA carrying?
The MIRANDA was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the MIRANDA?
The MIRANDA had a tonnage of 1328 tons.
What type of wreck is the MIRANDA?
The MIRANDA is classified as a steam ship.