Where is the MOLESEY wreck located?

The MOLESEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.067 N,5 15.714 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOLESEY?

The seabed around the MOLESEY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MOLESEY sink?

The MOLESEY sank on Nov 25, 1929.

When was the wreck of the MOLESEY discovered?

The wreck of the MOLESEY was discovered in 1968.

What cargo was the MOLESEY carrying?

The MOLESEY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MOLESEY?

The MOLESEY had a tonnage of 3809 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOLESEY?

The MOLESEY is classified as a steam ship.

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)	51 44.067 N,5 15.714 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 51.734450 Longitude: -5.261900
Water Depth	5 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	MOLESEY
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Length	106.1 m
Width	14.9 m
Draught	7.6
Shadow Height	4
Tonnage	3809
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ballast
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Nov 25, 1929
Bottom Texture	Rock
Original Detection Year	1968
Last Detection Year	2011
Original Source	diver
Last Amended Date	Dec 6, 2011

Surveying Details

H3542/68 25.1.68 H3542/68 25.1.68 DIVERS REPORT MOSELEY IN 514402.5N, 051539W. (R. EDMONDS, LTR DTD 23.1.68). INS AS DW. BR STD. H3542/68 27.9.68 H3542/68 27.9.68 MUCH OF THE VESSEL HAS BEEN SALVAGED INCLUDING THE PROPELLER. THE PROP SHAFT IS STILL INTACT AS ARE THE ENGINES AND BOTH BOILERS. ALL OF THE LOWER PART OF THE HULL IS INTACT. THE WK IS COVERED WITH A HEAVY WEED GROWTH. CONFIRM POSN. ONE BOILER AND THE ENGINE STAND 25FT HIGH FROM THE SEABED AND IT IS SUGGESTED THAT IT WOULD BE A DEFINITE HAZARD TO NAVIGATION IN THIS AREA IN ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. GENERAL HEIGHT OF THE REMAINDER OF VESSEL IS 10-12FT. (R EDMONDS, LTR DTD 13.9.68) H4820/75 8.8.78 H4820/75 8.8.78 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY, BUT LOCAL DIVERS CONFIRM EXISTANCE. (HMS HERALD, ROS DTD 7.9.77). NCA. H1310/84/30 5.9.84 H1310/84/30 5.9.84 DIVED ON 23.8.84. BADLY BROKEN AND CONSIDERABLE SALVAGE HAS TAKEN PLACE. BOILER IS HIGHEST PART STANDING ABOUT 4MTRS HIGH. NO DANGER TO SMALL CRAFT. (R. BUFTON, 31.8.84). NCA. HH100/351/10 9.11.95 HH100/351/10 9.11.95 TWO MASSIVE BOILERS AND ENGINE LOCATED. LOTS OF STEEL PLATE. (R M JONES). NCA. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 8.3.11 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY ROPNER & SON, HESSLE, YORKSHIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITAIN SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 340 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR CARDIFF. IN BALLAST. LOST HER PROPELLER. WAS DRIVEN ASHORE BY STRONG SW GALE WHILE UNDER TOW.

General Comments

2 BOILERS/STEEL PLATES, NOW MAGENTIC ANOMALY ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 44.067 N,5 15.714 W

Molesey on Wreck Map Molesey Wreck on Google Map

Nearby Wrecks:

Lonsdale Wreck 171.6 M
Thomas Vaughan Wreck 178.3 M
Telegraph Wreck 566.1 M
Sailing Vessel Wreck 55115 896.2 M
Lucy Wreck 1288.8 M
Elizabeth Alice Wreck 2212.2 M
Albion Wreck 2523.6 M
Cables Chains Mooring Nets Tackle Wires Wreck 43152 3081.1 M
Englishman Wreck 3303.8 M
Perseverance Wreck 3557.6 M

Molesey Wreck

Surveying Details

Circumstances of loss

General Comments

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ