Myrtle Branch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Myrtle branch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 37.303 N,7 13.451 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.621717
  • Longitude: -7.224183
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MYRTLE BRANCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 116.1 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 3741
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details BROKE IN TWO AND SANK 9M NE BY N FROM INNISTRAHULL. (DOD & WW1SL). H3740/69 16.10.74 H3740/69 16.10.74 SINKING POSN 553500N, 071000W APPROX. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H3740/69 17.12.76 H3740/69 17.12.76 WK IN 553718N, 071324W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. (HMS HECLA, SIGNAL DTD 25.11.76). - NM 153/77. H4847/75 2.2.77 H4847/75 2.2.77 EXAM'D 21.11.76 IN 553720N, 071323W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS. SEABED SAND OR SHINGLE. LIES N/S ON EDGE OF ROUGHER HARDER PATCH IN SMOOTH BOTTOM. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). AMEND TO WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 508/77. 7.4.86 7.4.86 IDENTIFIED AS MYRTLE BRANCH BY BELL AND CARGO. (SEASALVE MARINE, TELECON). H2791/86 23.5.86 H2791/86 23.5.86 LOCATED IN 553724N, 071315W. HIGHEST POINT BOILERS - STANDING 8.5MTRS HIGH. WK IN POOR CONDITION. MOST PLATING OFF, DECK HOUSES AND DECKS COLLAPSED. MUCH DEBRIS SCATTERED AROUND SITE. NO CARGO FOUND EXCEPT TRACES OF TIN. (DSV BRITISH PROVIDENCE, HN 8.4.86). NCA. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5537.303N, 0713.451W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 7.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/225 DEGS. HULL COLLAPSED TO SEABED. HIGH POINT (PRESUMED BOILERS) MIDSHIPS. SCOUR AT NE END. AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 50.05MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 50MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-ISEL HOLME. BUILT IN 1899 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAUTILUS SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 336NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CORONEL AND NEWPORT NEWS FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY UB-73. 15 LIVES LOST. (SIBI & DODS).

General Comments

HULL COLLAPSED TO SEABED, BOILERS ARE HIGHEST POINT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 37.303 N,7 13.451 W
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FAQ

Where is the MYRTLE BRANCH wreck located?

The MYRTLE BRANCH wreck is located at coordinates 55 37.303 N,7 13.451 W.

How deep is the MYRTLE BRANCH and where exactly is it located?

The MYRTLE BRANCH lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 55 37.303 N,7 13.451 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MYRTLE BRANCH?

The seabed around the MYRTLE BRANCH lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the MYRTLE BRANCH sink?

The MYRTLE BRANCH sank on Apr 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MYRTLE BRANCH discovered?

The wreck of the MYRTLE BRANCH was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MYRTLE BRANCH belong to?

The MYRTLE BRANCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MYRTLE BRANCH carrying?

The MYRTLE BRANCH was carrying ore,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MYRTLE BRANCH?

The MYRTLE BRANCH had a tonnage of 3741 tons.

What type of wreck is the MYRTLE BRANCH?

The MYRTLE BRANCH is classified as a steam ship.

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