Hms Morocoala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms morocoala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.702 N,8 13.433 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.695033
  • Longitude: -8.223883
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MOROCOALA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 265
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2009

Surveying Details

SUNK OFF THE DAUNT ROCK LT. (COLLEDGE). HH100/351/18 15.7.02 WK OF 'MOROCOALA' LIES IN 5141.702N, 0813.433W [WGD]. IN POOR CONDITION. (R STOKES, EMAIL DTD 10.7.02). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/20 15.8.03 REPORTED IN 5141.70N, 0813.42W [WGD]. (M DENNEHY FAX DTD 4.2.03). NCA. 9.7.09 LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.17MTRS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF GSI SURVEY CV08_02). AMEND WK 37MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915. HIRED 1916. MINED OFF DAUNT LTV. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST)

General Comments

BADLY FLATTENED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MOROCOALA wreck located?

The HMS MOROCOALA wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.702 N,8 13.433 W.

How deep is the HMS MOROCOALA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS MOROCOALA lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.702 N,8 13.433 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MOROCOALA?

The seabed around the HMS MOROCOALA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the HMS MOROCOALA sink?

The HMS MOROCOALA sank on Nov 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS MOROCOALA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MOROCOALA was discovered in 2002.

What country did the HMS MOROCOALA belong to?

The HMS MOROCOALA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MOROCOALA?

The HMS MOROCOALA had a tonnage of 265 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MOROCOALA?

The HMS MOROCOALA is classified as a trawler.

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