Molesey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Molesey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.037 N,0 16.092 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.500617
  • Longitude: -0.268200
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOLESEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3218
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 12M SW BY W FROM BRIGHTON LTV. (WW1SL). [SEE WK [19950] IN 503523N, 002724W]. H2537/28 20.8.28 H2537/28 20.8.28 NCA. 7.8.53 7.8.53 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 503000N, 001600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F6841. 24.5.54 24.5.54 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 23.7.71 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1652. H1965/76 26.11.80 H1965/76 26.11.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 400MTRS OF POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 25.4.14 25.4.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SFAX FOR HULL. TORPEDOED 12M SW BY W FROM BRIGHTON LTV. (WW1SL & A C CROTHALL).

General Comments

See Also: 19950

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FAQ

Where is the MOLESEY wreck located?

The MOLESEY wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.037 N,0 16.092 W.

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

The MOLESEY lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.037 N,0 16.092 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOLESEY?

The seabed around the MOLESEY lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the MOLESEY sink?

The MOLESEY sank on Dec 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MOLESEY discovered?

The wreck of the MOLESEY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MOLESEY belong to?

The MOLESEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOLESEY carrying?

The MOLESEY was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MOLESEY?

The MOLESEY had a tonnage of 3218 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOLESEY?

The MOLESEY is classified as a steam ship.

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