Myrdal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Myrdal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 43.972 N,4 21.979 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.732867
  • Longitude: -4.366317
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MYRDAL
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2631
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW PD IN 474400N, 042200W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H4737/63 19.12.63 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6377. DELETE. BR STD. 17.5.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH CHARTS. NE 2351. 23.5.84 NDW PD IN 474402N, 042153W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 24.5.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 25.5.88 WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 474402N, 042153W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574039). HH353/351/01 9.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 [1988 EDN]. INS AS WK USC PA 55MTRS. BR STD. 8.8.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS IN 4744.033N, 0421.883W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 2820 [2000 EDN]. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4743.972N, 0421.979W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1890 BY TYNE IRON SB CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY FEARNLEY & EGER. PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF TO GENOA. SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 5M SSE OF PENMARC'H IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MYRDAL wreck located?

The MYRDAL wreck is located at coordinates 47 43.972 N,4 21.979 W.

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

The MYRDAL lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 47 43.972 N,4 21.979 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MYRDAL?

The seabed around the MYRDAL lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the MYRDAL sink?

The MYRDAL sank on Jan 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MYRDAL discovered?

The wreck of the MYRDAL was discovered in 1919.

What country did the MYRDAL belong to?

The MYRDAL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MYRDAL carrying?

The MYRDAL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MYRDAL?

The MYRDAL had a tonnage of 2631 tons.

What type of wreck is the MYRDAL?

The MYRDAL is classified as a steam ship.

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