Moliere Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Moliere Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 1.13 N,4 34.467 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.018833
  • Longitude: -4.574450
Wreck Depth 19.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOLIERE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 80.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1545
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6391/19 27.5.18 REPD SUNK IN 15 MINUTES, 1M SW (MAG) OF HARTLAND. INS ON CHARTS IN 510100N, 043400W. AMENDED TO DW. (DATE NOT KNOWN). 28.5.18 REPD LOST ABOUT S 50 W (MAG) OF HARTLAND PT. (BOT). 1.6.18 POSN SURVEYED. NOTHING FOUND. (BMSO ILFRACOMBE). H6391/19 POSN 510100N, 043400W APPROX. H3923/29 17.6.29 WK ERASED. (HMS BEAUFORT, 1929). H3923/29 13.6.29 OBSTN LOCATED 265.5 DEG 1.75M FROM HARTLAND PT. LEAST DEPTH 11.5FMS. (HMS BEAUFORT, 13.6.29). INS AS WK 11FMS IN 510109N, 043418W. - NM 1190/29. 19.4.71 AMEND TO WK 19.5MTRS. NC 1156. HH091/158/01 29.6.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET 2007/2008. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY PALMERS & CO OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. FRENCH FLAG, HOME PORT LA ROCHELLE. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 180 HP, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR BARRY. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 101.

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FAQ

Where is the MOLIERE wreck located?

The MOLIERE wreck is located at coordinates 51 1.13 N,4 34.467 W.

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

The MOLIERE lies at a depth of about 19.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 1.13 N,4 34.467 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOLIERE?

The seabed around the MOLIERE lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the MOLIERE sink?

The MOLIERE sank on May 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MOLIERE discovered?

The wreck of the MOLIERE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MOLIERE belong to?

The MOLIERE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the MOLIERE carrying?

The MOLIERE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MOLIERE?

The MOLIERE had a tonnage of 1545 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOLIERE?

The MOLIERE is classified as a steam ship.

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