Moorwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moorwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.855 N,0 44.224 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.580917
  • Longitude: -0.737067
Wreck Depth 35.82 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 78.1
Sonar Width 16.8
Shadow Height 4.03
Orientation 80
Tonnage 2056
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H066/41 1.7.41 SANK IN 543800N, 005000W APPROX. (SOI ROSYTH). NCA. H5103/83 9.3.87 TWO FASTENERS IN 543505N, 004336W AND 543501N, 004355W. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 19.1.89 EXAM'D 20.8.88 IN 543451N, 004407W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 34.1, FOUL AT 34.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.0 IN GEN DEPTH 40.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEG, BROKEN UP AND SPLIT AMIDSHIPS. HIGH POINT AT E END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/09 8.6.95 CARGO VESSEL WITH ENGINES AFT. TWO SUPERHEATED BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. THERE IS A REPORT THAT THE WK HAS A DEGAUSSING CABLE. CARGO HOLD TO BOW IS WELL COLLAPSED BUT STILL IN LINE. THERE IS A REPORT THAT A WHEELHOUSE STRUCTURE HAS BEEN LOCATED AND A TELGRAPH RECOVERED. COULD BE MOORWOOD. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2015/000095701 1.6.15 EXAM'D BY BDC 36.58MTRS IN 5434.861N, 0044.216W [WGD]. NFS. (CEFAS SURVEY, DS9). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 2.5.17 EXAM'D 06.01.17; IN 5434.855N, 0044.224W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS, LENGTH 78.1MTRS, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HEIGHT 4.03MTRS, ORIENTATION 080/260 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL DEGRADED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FENWICK & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 205HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. IN BALLAST. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. NO LIVES LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 34.855 N,0 44.224 W
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FAQ

Where is the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.855 N,0 44.224 W.

How deep is the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35.82 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.855 N,0 44.224 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2056 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The MOORWOOD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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