Molina Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Molina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 33.821 N,1 29.016 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.563683
- Longitude: -1.483600
|
| Wreck Depth |
26 m
|
| Water Depth |
33 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MOLINA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
69.8 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
5.2 |
| Sonar Length |
65 |
| Sonar Width |
13 |
| Shadow Height |
5.5 |
| Orientation |
50 |
| Tonnage |
1122 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 22, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,002.5, |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2012 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 24, 2012 |
Surveying Details
POSN 503200N, 012000W, APPROX. (DOCKET M4066, 1918). NCA. H6391/19 H6391/19 INS WK (PA) IN 503500N, 012800W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H1968/77 18.8.81 H1968/77 18.8.81 EXAM'D 18.2.81 IN 503346N, 012858W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 7-8MTRS. LIES APPROX 090/270DEGS. LENGTH ABOUT 70MTRS. (SCESU, HI 81/80). AMEND TO WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2081/81. H1310/85/26 23.9.85 H1310/85/26 23.9.85 IDENTIFIED BY BELL AS 'MOLINA'. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. VERY FRAGILE. STAND 20FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 120FT. LIES HEADING N. (M WALSH, 19.8.85). NCA. 13.6.88 13.6.88 REPD DIVED ON FREQUENTLY IN POOR VISIBLITY. LARGE VESSEL WITH MASSIVE RIBS PROTRUDING FROM SEABED. DIVERS GAUGE INDICATE LEAST DEPTH AT LW OF 20MTRS, LESS THAN IS CHARTED. (LT CDR J O'DRISCOLL, 10.6.88). NCA. HH100/351/07 8.11.93 HH100/351/07 8.11.93 CONFIRMED AS THE 'MOLINA'. WAS BUILT IN 1905 AND OWNED BY JACOB RINGENS, REDERI A/S. (M WOODWARD, 13.10.93). HH100/351/08 16.2.94 HH100/351/08 16.2.94 POSN GIVEN AS 503311N, 012807W. (J WELCH, WK LIST). NCA. HH100/351/14 26.3.99 HH100/351/14 26.3.99 LOCATED IN 5033.800N, 0129.067W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES APPROX NW/SE WITH BOWS NW. DECKING COLLAPSED AND STERN FLAT. STBD SIDE COLLAPSING. STANDS 5-7MTRS HIGH. (M PRITCHARD, 9.3.99). NCA. 24.10.12 24.10.12 EXAM'D 28.1.12 IN 5033.821N, 0129.016W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 26.00MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP TO N & S OF WK, EXTENDING 90MTRS X 30MTRS ALONG 085DEGS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (EMU, HI 1366). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1905 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, CHRISTIANA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J RINGENS, REDERI AKTIES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 109 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR SWANSEA. TORPEDOED BY UB 35. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES; DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).
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50 33.821 N,1 29.016 W
Molina on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the MOLINA wreck located?
The MOLINA wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.821 N,1 29.016 W.
How deep is the MOLINA and where exactly is it located?
The MOLINA lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.821 N,1 29.016 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MOLINA?
The seabed around the MOLINA lies at approximately 33 meters deep.
When did the MOLINA sink?
The MOLINA sank on Jan 22, 1918.
When was the wreck of the MOLINA discovered?
The wreck of the MOLINA was discovered in 1918.
What country did the MOLINA belong to?
The MOLINA belonged to NO.
What cargo was the MOLINA carrying?
The MOLINA was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the MOLINA?
The MOLINA had a tonnage of 1122 tons.
What type of wreck is the MOLINA?
The MOLINA is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE, WELL COLLAPSED