Mizpah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mizpah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.437 N,0 2.193 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.557283
  • Longitude: -0.036550
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIZPAH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 47.9 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 380
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1877
Original Detection Year 1877
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.9.72 21.9.72 SANK 15 MILES SW OF BEACHY HEAD. (DODS). POSN 503324N, 000206W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 13.5.99 13.5.99 AMENDED TO LIVE. NCA. 24.4.14 24.4.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (NETSURVEY, HI 435). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 BY SOFTELY & CO, SOUGH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W CRAWTHORN, LONDON. ONE BOILER, 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 56 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEVILLE FOR LEITH. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN VESSEL IN SSW FORCE 6 WITH FOG. 12 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MIZPAH wreck located?

The MIZPAH wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.437 N,0 2.193 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIZPAH?

The seabed around the MIZPAH lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the MIZPAH sink?

The MIZPAH sank on Dec 6, 1877.

When was the wreck of the MIZPAH discovered?

The wreck of the MIZPAH was discovered in 1877.

What country did the MIZPAH belong to?

The MIZPAH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MIZPAH carrying?

The MIZPAH was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MIZPAH?

The MIZPAH had a tonnage of 380 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIZPAH?

The MIZPAH is classified as a steam ship.

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