Miriam Thomas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Miriam thomas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.58 N,4 10.856 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.626333
  • Longitude: -4.180933
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIRIAM THOMAS
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 46.2
Sonar Width 11.2
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 125
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 20.8.87 H3838/86 20.8.87 WK LOCATED IN 533733N, 041044W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 37.2MTRS; BY DCS3 35MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). CHART AS WK 35MTRS. - NM 2699/87. H3838/86 29.3.88 H3838/86 29.3.88 EXAM'D 29.9.87 BY HMS BULLDOG WITH HYDROSEARCH IN 533734N, 041047W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.2 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS; HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 8.2MTRS, SHADOW HT 8.5MTRS. UPRIGHT, LYING 305/125 DEG WITH BOW PROBABLY NW. LENGTH 46.2MTRS, BEAM 11.2MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 26.7.93 HH100/351/07 26.7.93 DIVED RECENTLY. A LARGE SS, UPRIGHT AND INTACT. LIES WITH BOW NW. NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. HAS CENTRAL BRIDGE WITH A HOLD FOR'D AND AFT. CARGO POSSIBLY COAL. (K HURLEY, 22.7.93). HH100/351/08 10.11.93 HH100/351/08 10.11.93 UNCERTAIN OF IDENTITY. APPEARS TO BE A WW2 CASUALTY. BOTH HOLDS ARE FULL OF COAL. (K F HURLEY, 26.10.93). 30.1.07 30.1.07 THIS IS 'MIRIAM THOMAS'. (J SHAW, TELECON). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2000

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 37.58 N,4 10.856 W
Miriam Thomas on Wreck Map Miriam Thomas Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the MIRIAM THOMAS wreck located?

The MIRIAM THOMAS wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.58 N,4 10.856 W.

How deep is the MIRIAM THOMAS and where exactly is it located?

The MIRIAM THOMAS lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.58 N,4 10.856 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIRIAM THOMAS?

The seabed around the MIRIAM THOMAS lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MIRIAM THOMAS discovered?

The wreck of the MIRIAM THOMAS was discovered in 1987.

What cargo was the MIRIAM THOMAS carrying?

The MIRIAM THOMAS was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the MIRIAM THOMAS?

The MIRIAM THOMAS is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks