Miriam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Miriam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 2 N,8 19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.033333
  • Longitude: -8.316667
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIRIAM
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 89.9 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1374
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH111/400/02 22.9.93 HH111/400/02 22.9.93 LAST REPD IN 450200N, 081900W. PRESUMED SUNK. (LL 14 & 15.9.93; NAV AREA II 260/93). IN ABOUT 4000MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING WATER IN ENGINE ROOM DURING A FIERCE ATLANTIC STORM AND WHILE ON PASSAGE ROUEN TO PORTUGAL. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the MIRIAM wreck located?

The MIRIAM wreck is located at coordinates 45 2 N,8 19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIRIAM?

The seabed around the MIRIAM lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the MIRIAM sink?

The MIRIAM sank on Sep 14, 1993.

When was the wreck of the MIRIAM discovered?

The wreck of the MIRIAM was discovered in 1993.

What country did the MIRIAM belong to?

The MIRIAM belonged to CY.

What cargo was the MIRIAM carrying?

The MIRIAM was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MIRIAM?

The MIRIAM had a tonnage of 1374 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIRIAM?

The MIRIAM is classified as a motor vessel.

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