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 |
|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 12, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE SFAX FOR HULL. TORPEDOED 12M SW BY W FROM BRIGHTON LTV. (WW1SL & A C CROTHALL).
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General Comments
See Also: 19950