Moorlands Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moorlands Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.291 N,0 31.487 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.488183
  • Longitude: -0.524783
Wreck Depth 36.28 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOORLANDS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 114
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 11.4
Orientation 172
Tonnage 3602
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4368/18 31.7.18 SANK IN 542920N, 003210E, APPROX. (VAEC). H4069/72 4.12.75 WK LOCATED IN 542918N, 003100W USING DECCA. STANDS 32FT ABOVE SEABED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN DTD 13.11.75). INS AS WK 30MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H1310/86/34 19.12.86 DIVED ONCE ON WK IN 542915N, 003115W. MIDSHIPS SECTION UPRIGHT. SINGLE BOILER. LEAST DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS (MHWS). (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. NCA. H6331/87 26.1.89 EXAM'D 7.5.88 IN 542917N, 003123W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.5, FOUL AT 38.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. ONE SOUNDING OF 36.8MTRS WAS OBTAINED BUT POSSIBLY OF FISH OR NETS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.75MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEG, INTACT WITH HIGH POINT AT S END BUT POSSIBLE MAST AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 8.4.93 WK IN 542918N, 003118W IDENTIFIED AS SS MOORLANDS - NAME ON WHEEL BOSS. LARGE WK WITH ENGINE AND BOILERS EXPOSED. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). HH100/351/09 6.6.95 STEAM TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. TWO BOILERS WITH SIX FURNACES. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 22.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5429.291N, 0031.487W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 114MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 11.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 172/352 DEGS. WK SEVERELY DECAYED, MIDSHIPS TWO BOILERS AND A TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE ARE IDENTIFIABLE. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C SMALES & SON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 331HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LA GOULETTE FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO 5800 TONS IRON ORE. TORPEDOED BY UB 88. TEN MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the MOORLANDS wreck located?

The MOORLANDS wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.291 N,0 31.487 W.

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

The MOORLANDS lies at a depth of about 36.28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 29.291 N,0 31.487 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOORLANDS?

The seabed around the MOORLANDS lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the MOORLANDS sink?

The MOORLANDS sank on Jun 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MOORLANDS discovered?

The wreck of the MOORLANDS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MOORLANDS belong to?

The MOORLANDS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOORLANDS carrying?

The MOORLANDS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MOORLANDS?

The MOORLANDS had a tonnage of 3602 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOORLANDS?

The MOORLANDS is classified as a steam ship.

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