Mirella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mirella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 27.025 N,2 5.224 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.450417
  • Longitude: 2.087067
Wreck Depth 23.03 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIRELLA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Sonar Length 125.4
Sonar Width 27.9
Shadow Height 12.1
Orientation 21
Tonnage 5340
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1940
Bottom Texture 4/6
Scour Dimensions 036.0,,001.4,034.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0268/40 14.5.40 DWPA IN 522600N, 020600E. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 602/40 & NM 1179/40. H01494/41 18.6.41 AMEND TO WK 6FMS IN 522656N, 020513E ON 2176. - NM 1411/41. [MISSED SCALE]. H01090/40 18.12.40 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6FMS IN 522656N, 020513E. (HMS FRANKLIN). AMEND TO WK 6FMS IN 522656N, 020513E. - NM 2926/40. H0268/40 6.9.48 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 50FT. DEPTH IN VICINITY 111FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER SWEEP AUG'48, 31.1.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 2FT. - NM 1999/48. H3730/69 3.6.69 LOCATED IN 522703N, 020516E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80FT IN 116FT. SCOUR 122FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 41/69). AMEND TO WK 13FMS. BR STD. H2233/71 18.3.70 AMEND TO WK 12FMS IN 522703N, 020512E. NE 1543 & LC 1504. H3542/68 23.6.70 DIVED IN 522700N, 020513E APPROX ON 16.6.70. WK LIES NNE/SSW. WK DAMAGE MIDSHIPS & ON PORT SIDE HAS CAUSED STRUCTURE TO BREAK EITHER SIDE OF ENGINE ROOM. BOILERS & ENGINE ROOM ARE VISIBLE. FORE & AFT SECTIONS HAVE TWISTED IN RELATION TO CENTRE SECTION. CARGO HOLDS ARE PROMINENT BUT COVERED WITH TWISTED STEEL PLATE (?PART OF CARGO). SEABED OF SAND & GRAVEL. (R EDMONDS, LTR DTD 18.6.70). H2233/71 27.1.71 EXAM'D IN 522706N, 020509E [OGB[ USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH34-35MTRS. SCOUR 36.8MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 12/70). H4398/71 15.9.71 EXAM'D IN 522703N, 020512E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPT 23.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR NIL. LIES NNE/SSW, APPROX 400FT LONG. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 2.6.71). H4629/71 20.1.72 30FT PROUD OF SEABED. SLIGHTLY TILTED ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS SW. HULL NOT IN SOUND CONDITION & WOULD EASILY BE BROKEN UP. LARGE AMOUNT OF SUPERSTRUCTURE ALSO UNSOUND. NO SCOUR BUT SHIP SINKING INTO SEABED, EXCEPT FOR STERN. (E GILES, 9.1.72). 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 23.5MTRS. NC 1543. 22.11.72 SHOWN IN 522654N, 020506E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. H4004/73 11.9.73 EXAM'D IN 522703N, 020512E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 20.0MTRS, FOUL 25.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35.5MTRS. SCOUR 38.3MTRS. FLAT SLIGHTLY UNDULATING SANDY BOTTOM. LARGE WK LYING NNE/SSW, 155MTRS LONG. SCOURS AT EXTREMITIES. DIVERS REPORT: VIS. 12FT, LYING 012DEG, 450FT LONG. (HMS EGERIA). AMEND TO SW 20MTRS. - NM 1846/73 HH090/616/01 15.12.94 EXAM'D 6.7.94 IN 525659.96N, 020520.06E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 22.6, FOUL 22.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.9IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 022/202 DEGS. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN CENTRE. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. 18.2.08 DCS3 IMAGE ATTACHED. (E-MAIL DTD 15.2.08, FM EMU LTD). Sep 2017/000067039 4.8.17 EXAM'D 12.3.17: IN 5227.025N, 0205.224E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.03MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS, LENGTH 125.4MTRS, WIDTH 27.9MTRS, HEIGHT 12.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 021/201 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 36MTRS, 1.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 034 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-20, WHILST EN-ROUTE TYNE FOR LEGHORN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 27.025 N,2 5.224 E
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FAQ

Where is the MIRELLA wreck located?

The MIRELLA wreck is located at coordinates 52 27.025 N,2 5.224 E.

How deep is the MIRELLA and where exactly is it located?

The MIRELLA lies at a depth of about 23.03 meters and is located at coordinates 52 27.025 N,2 5.224 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MIRELLA?

The seabed around the MIRELLA lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the MIRELLA sink?

The MIRELLA sank on Mar 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MIRELLA discovered?

The wreck of the MIRELLA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MIRELLA belong to?

The MIRELLA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the MIRELLA carrying?

The MIRELLA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MIRELLA?

The MIRELLA had a tonnage of 5340 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIRELLA?

The MIRELLA is classified as a steam ship.

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