Henrietta Moller Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Henrietta moller Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 5.917 N,7 15.554 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.098617
  • Longitude: -7.259233
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENRIETTA MOLLER
Type tug
Flag NO
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1284/75 19.8.75 WK OF AN OCEAN GOING TUG, COMPLETELY SMASHED AND LYING IN TEN FATHOMS OF WATER ON SOUTH UIST SIDE. ACCORDING TO LOCAL INFORMATION THIS SHIP IS OF NORWEGIAN ORIGIN AND RAN AGROUND IN 1947. (D SLOAN, LTR DTD 31.7.75). H1309/75 8.1.76 CLOSE INSHORE ABOUT TWO THIRDS OF A CABLE DUE E FROM THE EXTREMITY OF RUDHA DUBH IN THE SOUND OF ERISKAY IN APPROX 570557N, 071530W [OGB]. ABOUT 20MTRS OFFSHORE. LIES IN ABOUT 5-8 MTRS AMONG THE ROCKS THAT BORDER THE NORTH SHORE OF THE SOUND. PROPELLOR LIES ABOVE THE SAND THAT EXTENDS RIGHT ACROSS THE SOUND. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION AND THE WRECK DOES NOT PROTRUDE MORE THAN 3MTRS ABOVE THE ROCKS AROUND IT. IT IS SO CLOSE INSHORE THAT IT IS NOT LIKELY TO BE A HAZARD TO VESSELS. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE CONSIDERABLE SIGNS OF EXTENSIVE SALVAGE, MAIN ITEMS SUCH AS THE BOILER, ENGINE, PROPELLOR SHAFT AND FOUR-BLADED IRON SCREW REMAIN. MANY OF THE PLATES HAVE BEEN BLOWN AWAY FROM THESE MAIN COMPONENTS. KEEL LIES ALONG SHORE WITH THE BOWS FACING IN A NE DIRECTION. (ASADA EXERCISE 'WRECK HUNTER' EXPEDITION REPORT). H1309/75 7.8.84 LIES FAIRLY UPRIGHT AGAINST ROCKS WITH TOP OF BOILERS LYING IN 4MTRS AT LW. STERN VIRTUALLY INTACT. BOW & SUPERSTRUCTURE FLATTENED. COVERED WITH KELP & OTHER MARINE GROWTH. ABOUT 300MTRS E OF WK LIES REMAINS OF MULBERRY HARBOUR SECTION BEING TOWED BY TUG AT TIME OF LOSS. (LT M J LAW, REME). H1310/85/9 6.3.85 IDENTIFIED AS HENRIETTA MOLLER. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP AND LIES IN 8-10MTRS. (P CAMILLI, 25.2.85). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 12.3.13 NOT LOCATED IN 2012 USING M/B. (EMU LTD, HI 1324). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2013

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WITH MULBERRY HARBOUR SECTION BEING TOWED BY TUG AT TIME OF LOSS. CREW ALL RECOVERED. (D SLOAN).

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FAQ

Where is the HENRIETTA MOLLER wreck located?

The HENRIETTA MOLLER wreck is located at coordinates 57 5.917 N,7 15.554 W.

How deep is the HENRIETTA MOLLER and where exactly is it located?

The HENRIETTA MOLLER lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 57 5.917 N,7 15.554 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HENRIETTA MOLLER?

The seabed around the HENRIETTA MOLLER lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HENRIETTA MOLLER discovered?

The wreck of the HENRIETTA MOLLER was discovered in 1947.

What country did the HENRIETTA MOLLER belong to?

The HENRIETTA MOLLER belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the HENRIETTA MOLLER?

The HENRIETTA MOLLER is classified as a tug.

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