Molene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Molene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 39.624 N,2 37.851 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.660400
  • Longitude: -2.630850
Wreck Depth 7.8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOLENE
Type dredger
Length 83 m
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2021

Surveying Details

H1271/76 17.2.76 WK REPD IN 483954N, 023748W, MARKED BY 2 SMALL G BUOYS. (FRENCH TNM 76 03 02). BR STD. H1271/76 22.3.76 FRENCH TNM 76 03 02 CANCELLED. BR STD. H4984/74 5.5.76 DW PA IN 483940N, 023750W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 76 15 21). - NM 956/76. 23.2.79 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 2FT IN 483941N, 023746.5W [EUR] ON FRENCH 878. BR STD. 21.4.80 SHOWN AS WK PA 6.3MTRS IN 483941.2N, 023746.5 [EUR] ON FRENCH 833 [1980 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976. NC 3674. 4.10.84 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14582041. NCA. 29.9.88 POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). NCA. 16.7.01 SHOWN AS WK PA 6.3MTRS IN 4839.600N, 0237.750W [EUR] ON BA 3674 [1987 EDN] & BA 2669 [2001 EDN]. 26.10.01 SHOWN AS WK 6.3MTRS IN 4839.687N, 0237.774W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7154 [1995 EDN CORRECT TO 29.20.01, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2013/000008264 10.1.13 NOW WK 7.8MTRS IN 4839.60N, 0237.81W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 1/58/13).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the MOLENE wreck located?

The MOLENE wreck is located at coordinates 48 39.624 N,2 37.851 W.

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

The MOLENE lies at a depth of about 7.8 meters and is located at coordinates 48 39.624 N,2 37.851 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOLENE?

The seabed around the MOLENE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MOLENE discovered?

The wreck of the MOLENE was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the MOLENE?

The MOLENE is classified as a dredger.

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