Hms Mollusc (Ex Medusa) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms mollusc (ex medusa) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 6.274 N,1 26.178 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.104567
  • Longitude: -1.436300
Wreck Depth 24.33 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA)
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 55.8 m
Width 7.9 m
Sonar Length 59.4
Sonar Width 22.7
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 143
Tonnage 597
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1941
Bottom Texture 4,1,6
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2019

Surveying Details

H01152/41 11.6.41 POSN 010 DEG, 1.98M FROM ST MARY'S ISLAND LTHO. WK BUOYED. (NOIC BLYTH). INS AS NDW. - NM 1355/41. H2433/71 22.4.71 EXAM'D IN 550615N, 012606W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.7 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS ECHO, 22.9.70). RETAIN AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 24MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 7.1.99 EXAM'D 21.7.98 IN 550616.1N, 012610.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.3, FOUL 24.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.5 IN GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. VERY BADLY BROKEN/DECOMPOSED WITH NO DISCERNABLE OUTLINE. AN AREA OF DEBRIS WITH SEVERAL CONTACTS PROUD OF THE SEABED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 24MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 24.3.19 EXAM�D 24.3.19 IN 5506.274N, 0126.178W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 59.4MTRS, WIDTH 22.7MTRS, HT 4.1MTRS. HEAVILY BROKEN UP. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 24.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY TWO NEAR MISSES BY BOMBS DROPPED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (NHB)

General Comments

HEAVILY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 6.274 N,1 26.178 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) wreck located?

The HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.274 N,1 26.178 W.

How deep is the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) lies at a depth of about 24.33 meters and is located at coordinates 55 6.274 N,1 26.178 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA)?

The seabed around the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) sink?

The HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) sank on Mar 17, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) belong to?

The HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA)?

The HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) had a tonnage of 597 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA)?

The HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA) is classified as a yacht.

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