Moidart Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Moidart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.021 N,2 47.288 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.567017
  • Longitude: -2.788133
Wreck Depth 27.42 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOIDART
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 90.2
Sonar Width 27.2
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1303
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK 7M SE 0.5E FROM LYME REGIS. (LLWW1). H3971/52 4.7.52 WK IN 503358N, 024715W USING HSA. WIRE DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 13FMS FOUL 14FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86FT IN GEN DEPTH 19FMS. LIES IN A NW/SE DIRECTION. LENGTH 300FT. SHALLOWEST PART IS AT THE CENTRE. STRONG ALL ROUND A/S RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT/SCES, 10.6.52, SURVEY [E9419]). CHART AS WK 13FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 23MTRS. NC 3315. H1285/75 10.7.75 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS SS MOIDART, BUILT 1878. DIVER REPORTED BOW STILL COMPLETE & STANDS ABOUT 45FT OFF SEABED. MIDSHIP SECTION COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED TOGETHER WITH BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE. BACK BROKEN & STERN SECTION LYING ON PORT SIDE. NO COAL SEEN BUT HOLDS FULL WITH RAILWAY LINES. HAS 3 INCH GUN MOUNTED ON STERN. INDENTIFIED JULY 1975 BY RECOVERY OF PLATE GIVING OWNERS NAME (JAMES CORMACK CO OF LEITH) BY P CORNISH OF CHESNUT. NCA. H1343/78 26.1.79 3 INCH GUN RAISED BY PORTSMOUTH & MEDWAY CLEARANCE DIVING TEAM. NCA. H5982/82 3.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 503359N, 024715W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 3.1.85 EXAM'D 25.6.84 IN 503400N, 024712W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 27.0, FOUL AT 27.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8.75MTRS. WK IN TWO PARTS - NORTHERN PART ABOUT 70MTRS LONG LYING 169/349DEGS; SOUTHERN PART ABOUT 35MTRS LONG LYING 030/210DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). CHART AS SW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5034.034N, 0247.277W. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 14.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.42MTRS IN 5034.021N, 0247.288W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 34MTRS. LENGTH 90.2MTRS, WIDTH 27.2MTRS, HEIGHT 6.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS, MAINLY INTACT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO DW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878 BY E WITHY & CO, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J CORMACK & CO. PASSAGE BARRY FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY UC-77. 11 MEN LOST. (SIBI). SURVIVORS RECOVERED AFTER 6 HOURS BY GLASGOW SS CLIFTON GROVE. (DIVER MAGAZINE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS, MAINLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the MOIDART wreck located?

The MOIDART wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.021 N,2 47.288 W.

How deep is the MOIDART and where exactly is it located?

The MOIDART lies at a depth of about 27.42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.021 N,2 47.288 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOIDART?

The seabed around the MOIDART lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the MOIDART sink?

The MOIDART sank on Jun 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MOIDART discovered?

The wreck of the MOIDART was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MOIDART belong to?

The MOIDART belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOIDART carrying?

The MOIDART was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,coal.

What was the tonnage of the MOIDART?

The MOIDART had a tonnage of 1303 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOIDART?

The MOIDART is classified as a steam ship.

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