Moltke Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Moltke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.358 N,3 11.227 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.872633
  • Longitude: -3.187117
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOLTKE
Type battle-cruiser
Flag DE
Length 185.9 m
Width 29.3 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 22640
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H8464/19 DWP, DRIES 4.5FT, SHOWN IN 585223N, 031108W ON SURVEY C7953. INS DWP (1919) (DRIES 4.5 FEET). BR STD. H6229/23 13.7.23 INS ON NE 2578 AND ON OTHER SCALES. - NM 1523/23. CP18217/26 REQUEST BY COX AND DANKS FOR PURCHASE. CP26151/26 CP27427/26 CP29732/26 CP32412/26 CP33169/26 CP35014/26 CP33512/26 SALVAGED. H143/26 SALVAGED. H3872/27 2.7.27 CP2170/27 CP4613/27 CP8203/27 CP10724/27 CP11843/27 CP15228/27. SALVAGED. DELETE. - NM 1105/27. CP16478/27 CP17007/27 SUCCESSFULLY RAISED. TO BE TOWED TO CAVA. H1896/28 TOWED TO ROSYTH. CP14850/28 LEFT ROSYTH. 10.6.27 RAISED 10.6.27. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD, C.J. GEORGE). 23.10.39 POSN NOW CHARTED AS FOUL AREA. BR STD. 2.7.80 POSN NOW CHARTED AS FOUL GROUND. BR STD. 7.10.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). COVERED BY LEGEND 'FOUL GROUND'. AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2025000126343 31.03.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 52.358 N,3 11.227 W
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FAQ

Where is the MOLTKE wreck located?

The MOLTKE wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.358 N,3 11.227 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOLTKE?

The seabed around the MOLTKE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the MOLTKE sink?

The MOLTKE sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the MOLTKE discovered?

The wreck of the MOLTKE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the MOLTKE belong to?

The MOLTKE belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the MOLTKE?

The MOLTKE had a tonnage of 22640 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOLTKE?

The MOLTKE is classified as a battle-cruiser.

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