Muriel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Muriel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 32.986 N,1 46.102 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.549767
  • Longitude: -1.768367
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MURIEL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1831
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,,000
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SUNK 3.5 MILES ENE OF PETERHEAD SIGNAL STATION. H6072/23 3.9.23 DW REPD IN 573300N, 014600W. (SIGNAL STN, RATTARY HEAD). INS AS DW (1923). 16.3.27 AMEND DATE TO (1918). 7.2.57 AMEND TO DWPD. NC 1409. 14.5.02 AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEE [2282].
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY UC 58. SANK IN 12MINS. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR SCAPA FLOW. CARGO COAL.

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FAQ

Where is the MURIEL wreck located?

The MURIEL wreck is located at coordinates 57 32.986 N,1 46.102 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MURIEL?

The seabed around the MURIEL lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the MURIEL sink?

The MURIEL sank on Sep 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MURIEL discovered?

The wreck of the MURIEL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MURIEL belong to?

The MURIEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MURIEL carrying?

The MURIEL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MURIEL?

The MURIEL had a tonnage of 1831 tons.

What type of wreck is the MURIEL?

The MURIEL is classified as a steam ship.

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