Hms Moravia (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms moravia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 3.39 N,1 48.891 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 52.056500
- Longitude: 1.814850
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| Wreck Depth |
20.45 m
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| Water Depth |
25 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
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trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
39.6 m |
| Width |
7 m |
| Draught |
3.7 |
| Sonar Length |
77.2 |
| Sonar Width |
12 |
| Shadow Height |
5.6 |
| Orientation |
94 |
| Tonnage |
306 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 14, 1943
|
| Scour Dimensions |
059.1,038.6,004.1,033 |
| Original Detection Year |
1943 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 20, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H01328/43 2.7.43 WK 6FMS 1FT IN 520330N, 014840W. - NM 1324/43. H01328/43 6.9.48 EXAM'D AUGUST 1948. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60FT. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 47FT. GEN DEPTH 78FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 1972/48. 7.11.73 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 6.1.77 EXAM'D 6.8.76 IN 520322.2N, 014858.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.9, FOUL 19.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR 28MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LYING NE/SW. POSSIBLE BREAK UP AT NE END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 15.12.95 EXAM'D 14.7.95 IN 520323.23N, 014853.27E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 19.2, FOUL 19.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.1 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.79MTRS. TWO SECTIONS, EACH 30MTRS LONG, 22MTRS WIDE. LIES 040/220 DEGS. TWO SECTIONS SEPARATED BY 20MTRS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY WITH TWO SEPARATE PEAKS. FISHING NETS AND POTS ARE AMONGST THE WRECK. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. HH100/351/11 19.3.96 THIS IS THE WK OF AN ARMED TRAWER, POSSIBLY THE MOROVIA. LIES UPRIGHT WITH A LEAN TO THE STBD SIDE. SUPERSTRUCTURE IS STILL INTACT WITH THE HIGHEST POINT APPROX 5MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. SUPERSTRUCTURE IS STILL IN GOOD CONDITION AND WILL NOT COLLAPSE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM). HH100/351/11 26.3.96 SEVERAL SHELL CASES OF ABOUT 3 INCH DIAMETER FOUND. CLOSE TO A SMALL GUN ON THE BOW. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM). SEP 2019/000272653 20.11.19 EXAM'D 01.07.19; IN 5203.390N, 0148.891E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 20.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 77.2MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 094/274 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 59.1MTRS, WIDTH 38.6MTRS, 4.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 033 DEGS. WRECK IN TWO SECTIONS, BOW SECTION 25 MTRS LONG; STERN SECTION 35 MTRS LONG; 30MTRS BETWEEN. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 20.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1917 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY FOR THE BOSTON DEEP SEA FISHING & ICE CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 89HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH, HULL. ONE 6PDR GUN. MINED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 3.39 N,1 48.891 E
Hms Moravia (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Hms Moravia (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 3.39 N,1 48.891 E.
How deep is the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.45 meters and is located at coordinates 52 3.39 N,1 48.891 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.
When did the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) sink?
The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 14, 1943.
When was the wreck of the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.
What country did the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)?
The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 306 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)?
The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
IN TWO SECTIONS, BOW SECTION 25 MTRS LONG; STERN SECTION 35 MTRS LONG; 30MTRS BETWEEN.