Molesey (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Molesey (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.412 N,0 27.468 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.590200
  • Longitude: -0.457800
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOLESEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 63
Tonnage 3218
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H7476/17 26.1.18 WK, 2 MASTS SHOWING, IN 503600N, 002600W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 125/18. H3211/17 TO BE DISPERSED 1918. H1656/24 5.3.24 AMENDED TO DW. SQ DATE. H789/35 15.11.35 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 10FMS IN 503600N, 002600W. (HMS FLINDERS, 13.11.35). AMENDED TO NDW. - NM 2138/35. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1652. H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH IN GIVEN POSITION. WK LOCATED 11.8.76 IN 503523N, 002724W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP] - PRESUMED TO BE THIS ONE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36-50MTRS. SEABED IS SEDIMENTARY AND RIDGED. CLASSIFIED DEFINITE WRECK. HEIGHT OF WK CALCULATED FROM SONAR SHADOW 6,3 & 7.3MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 70MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. WK LIES ON THE SIDE OF A RIDGE WHICH IS SHOALER THAN THE WRECK. E/S TRACES ARE CONFUSED BY THE MANY SANDWAVES BUT THE SONAR TRACES SHOW THIS CLEARLY. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). IN VIEW OF THE VERY UNEVEN SEABED THE SONAR HEIGHT MAY BE IN ERROR. CHART AS LEAST E/S DEPTH 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2451. H4121/76 20.6.79 DIVED 6.6.79. VERY OLD WRECK APPROX 120FT LONG. LYING 45DEGS INVERTED, HULL RUSTED THROUGH IN MANY PLACES. IRON PROPELLER APPROX 10FT. (SUBSERVS, 16.6.79). NCA. HH090/952/01 27.10.03 EXAM'D 11.5.03 5035.412N, 0027.468W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.8 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 063/243 DEGS. SMALL, REASONABLY INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 932). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WATTS, WATTS & CO. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SFAX FOR THE DOWNS. TORPEDOED BY UB-81 12M SW BY W FROM BRIGHTON LTV. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

INVERTED, HULL RUSTED THROUGH IN MANY PLACES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.412 N,0 27.468 W
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FAQ

Where is the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.412 N,0 27.468 W.

How deep is the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.412 N,0 27.468 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY)?

The MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3218 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOLESEY (POSSIBLY)?

The MOLESEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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