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 |
| Last Amended Date |
May 22, 2017 |
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.
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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54 29.291 N,0 31.487 W
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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.