Mohlenpris (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Mohlenpris (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 39.322 N,0 17.991 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.655367
- Longitude: 0.299850
|
| Wreck Depth |
20.64 m
|
| Water Depth |
29 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Sonar Length |
86 |
| Sonar Width |
16 |
| Shadow Height |
8.2 |
| Orientation |
20 |
| Tonnage |
637 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 15, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 26, 2015 |
Surveying Details
H2537/28 17.8.28 WK IN 503900N, 011800E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H4959/73 15.4.75 IN 503918N, 001806E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED FLAT. WISPY E/S ECHOES. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 250FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 18MTRS [9FMS 5FT]. - NM 1531/75. H4121/76 3.8.76 HMS BEAGLE'S POSN CONFIRMED. DIVERS REPORT 2000TON FREIGHTER, INTACT & LYING ON ITS SIDE. STANDS UP 30-35FT [10MTRS]. PROBABLY 1939 SINKING. ACCEPT HMS BEAGLE'S E/S LEAST DEPTH. LIES 020/200DEGS. LENGTH 108MTRS FROM DCS3 TRACE. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). NCA. H1289/77 24.10.77 UNKNOWN WK IN 503915N, 001800E, LYING E/W STERN E. DAMAGE AMIDSHIPS. WK IS UPSIDE DOWN, THE HIGHEST POINT BEING THE STERN 30FT. (R J TODD). H1310/84/32 6.9.84 DIVED ON IN 1984. LIES WITH STERN TO SW, ON STBD BEAM-END. HULL LARGELY INTACT, BUT SUPERSTRUCTURE FALLEN INTO SEABED. STERN, ENGINES & BOW STAND ABOUT 9MTRS HIGH. WK IS NOT UPSIDE DOWN. (T W BENNETTO, 4.9.84). SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 28.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5039.322N, 0017.991E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.8MTRS. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 8.2MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 20.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, WHILST EN-ROUTE LLANELLI TO TREPORT. (WWS1L, LL WW1, SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES - D. COX).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 39.322 N,0 17.991 E
Mohlenpris (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Mohlenpris (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.322 N,0 17.991 E.
How deep is the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.64 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.322 N,0 17.991 E.
How deep is the seabed around the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.
When did the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) sink?
The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 15, 1917.
When was the wreck of the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.
What cargo was the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY)?
The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 637 tons.
What type of wreck is the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY)?
The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, BOWS NW