Moidart Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moidart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.923 N,1 48.653 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.982050
  • Longitude: 1.810883
Wreck Depth 32.98 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOIDART
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 55.86
Sonar Width 8.93
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 107
Tonnage 1262
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 037.2,018.2,000.4,215
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0722/40 30.4.44 POSN 515852N, 014818E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 40FT. (GREAT YARMOUTH, 30.4.44). H0722/40 19.9.40 INS DW. - NM 2276/40. H0722/40 12.4.44 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 4FT IN REVISED POSN. (GREAT YARMOUTH 1944). - NM 1029/44. H0722/40 27.7.48 MAY 1948. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 50FT. SEABED 75FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.7.48). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 2FT. - NM 1656/48. 7.11.73 AMEND TO WK 15.2MTRS IN 515903N, 014842E. NC 2052. H4139/76 11.1.77 LOCATED 12.6.76 IN 515855.8N, 014843.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 31.1, FOUL 31.6 MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.1 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. MEDIUM WK LYING IN DEPRESSION. NO SCOUR. APPROX 65MTRS X 25MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. (HMS BULLDOG/BEAGLE, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 14.12.95 EXAM'D 29.7.95 IN 515855.53N, 014839.22E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.8, FOUL 33.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.1 IN GEN DEPTH 35-37MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTR. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. UPRIGHT, APPEARS PARTLY COVERED WITH SAND AND THERE ARE SMALL PIECES OF DEBRIS IN THE VICINITY. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NOT FULLY SWEPT. RETAIN AS SW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2019/000272653 22.11.19 EXAM'D 01.07.19; IN 5158.923N, 0148.653E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.98MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS, LENGTH 55.86MTRS, WIDTH 8.93MTRS, HEIGHT 3MTRS, ORIENTATION 107/287 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 37.15MTRS, WIDTH 18.15MTRS, 0.39MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 215 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED AND DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GREENHITHE FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. CARGO BAGGED CEMENT. MINED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the MOIDART wreck located?

The MOIDART wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.923 N,1 48.653 E.

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

The MOIDART lies at a depth of about 32.98 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.923 N,1 48.653 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOIDART?

The seabed around the MOIDART lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the MOIDART sink?

The MOIDART sank on Jul 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MOIDART discovered?

The wreck of the MOIDART was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MOIDART belong to?

The MOIDART belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOIDART carrying?

The MOIDART was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the MOIDART?

The MOIDART had a tonnage of 1262 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOIDART?

The MOIDART is classified as a steam ship.

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