Myrtle Branch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Myrtle branch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 35 N,7 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.583333
  • Longitude: -7.166667
Water Depth 48 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
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
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3740/69 16.10.74 H3740/69 16.10.74 SINKING POSN 553500N 071000W APPROX. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H4847/75 6.5.76 H4847/75 6.5.76 NOT FOUND IN THIS POSITION DESPITE DOUBLE SWEEP WITH E/S & DCS3. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 6.5.76 6.5.76 WRECK HAS YET NOT BEEN LOCATED BY RISDON BEAZLEY. (TELECON, 5.5.76). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2005

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).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 35 N,7 10 W
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FAQ

Where is the MYRTLE BRANCH wreck located?

The MYRTLE BRANCH wreck is located at coordinates 55 35 N,7 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MYRTLE BRANCH?

The seabed around the MYRTLE BRANCH lies at approximately 48 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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