John Mowlem Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John mowlem Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.089 N,0 4.716 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.568150
  • Longitude: 0.078600
Wreck Depth 10.16 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN MOWLEM
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 51.47
Sonar Width 13.13
Shadow Height 4.15
Orientation 50
Tonnage 41
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 025.0,014.5,003.3,320
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6450/68 6.12.68 LOCATED 7.5.68 IN 533402N, 000446E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37FT IN GEN DEPTH 40-44FT. SCOUR DEPTH 53FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). BR STD. H1433/71 4.5.71 NOT SHOWN ON BTDB SURVEY [K5557/FH]. - QUERIED WITH HUMBER. H1433/71 19.8.71 CONFIRMED WRECK HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED BUT NO INDICATION OF PRESENCE FOUND. (BTDB LTR DTD 27.7.70). 27.4.72 NOT SHOWN BR TRANS DOCK BD HUMBER SURVEY 1971 CORRECT TO 25.1.72. NCA. H1433/76 19.5.80 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BTDB 1979 SURVEY [K5557/14]. BR STD. H1424/80 22.5.81 SHOWN AS WK 10.9MTRS ON BTDB 1980 SURVEY [K5557/16]. NCA. H1424/80 11.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 10.9MTRS IN 533400.5N, 000445E ON HUMBER CHART NO.8/1 [1981 CORRECT TO 12/2/82]. BR STD. 29.8.96 SHOWN IN 533402N, 000447E ON HUMBER 8 [17TH EDN]. BR STD. HH252/400/08 20.1.99 POSITION REASSESSED IN 1998 TO 5334.069N, 0004.816E [OGB]. (ABP HUMBER, LTR DTD 12.1.99). BR STD. SEP 2007000086485 9.1.08 SHOWN AS WK 10.3MTRS IN 5334.083N, 0004.706E [WGD] ON HUMBER SURVEY 2/15 DTD APR-NOV '07. CORRECT ON BA 1188, BUT SHOWN AS WK 10.9MTRS ON BA 109. - NM BLOCK 588/08. 4.6.09 OBSTN 10.9MTRS SHOWN IN 5334.082N, 0004.716E [WGD] ON HUMBER 8 [APR '09 EDN]. RETAIN WK 10.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2011/000192813 7.9.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). COVERED BY SEABED OF RIPPLED SAND. AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2021/000067871 19.5.20 EXAM'D 19.5.20 IN 5334.089N, 0004.716E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS, LENGTH 51.47MTRS, WIDTH 13.13MTRS, HEIGHT 4.15MTRS, ORIENTATION 050 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 25.00MTRS, WIDTH 14.49MTRS, 3.30MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 320 DEGS. HALF BURIED WRECK IN TWO PIECES, BOW AND MIDSHIP INTACT. SCOUR OCCURS AROUND THE BOW. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1683). AMEND DW 10.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1887. FOULED BALLOON MOORINGS AND SANK. (LL).

General Comments

HALF BURIED WRECK IN TWO PIECES, BOW AND MIDSHIP INTACT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.089 N,0 4.716 E
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FAQ

Where is the JOHN MOWLEM wreck located?

The JOHN MOWLEM wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.089 N,0 4.716 E.

How deep is the JOHN MOWLEM and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN MOWLEM lies at a depth of about 10.16 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.089 N,0 4.716 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN MOWLEM?

The seabed around the JOHN MOWLEM lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the JOHN MOWLEM sink?

The JOHN MOWLEM sank on May 11, 1942.

When was the wreck of the JOHN MOWLEM discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN MOWLEM was discovered in 1968.

What country did the JOHN MOWLEM belong to?

The JOHN MOWLEM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN MOWLEM?

The JOHN MOWLEM had a tonnage of 41 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN MOWLEM?

The JOHN MOWLEM is classified as a tug.

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