Moroe (Or Horde) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moroe (or horde) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 55.941 N,4 2.084 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.932350
  • Longitude: -4.034733
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOROE (OR HORDE)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 26.8.77 SS 'MOROE' IN 485500N, 040200W [EUR], POSN DOUBTFUL. GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680. BR STD. H1271/74 11.4.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 970. BR STD. 10.10.87 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 485600N, 040200W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 6.11.92 NORWEGIAN SS 'MOROE' OR 'HORDE', FIRST RECORDED IN 1919, IN 485600N, 040200W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. LOCATED ONCE SINCE SINKING. GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. SOURCE UNSPECIFIED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1992). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 10.7.96 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7151 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2008/000055652 22.7.08 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 63MTRS IN 4855.941N, 0402.084W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7151 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. 26.2.09 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. INS AS WK USC PD 63MTRS TO AGREE LARGER SCALE FRENCH 7151. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019
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FAQ

Where is the MOROE (OR HORDE) wreck located?

The MOROE (OR HORDE) wreck is located at coordinates 48 55.941 N,4 2.084 W.

How deep is the MOROE (OR HORDE) and where exactly is it located?

The MOROE (OR HORDE) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 48 55.941 N,4 2.084 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOROE (OR HORDE)?

The seabed around the MOROE (OR HORDE) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MOROE (OR HORDE) discovered?

The wreck of the MOROE (OR HORDE) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the MOROE (OR HORDE) belong to?

The MOROE (OR HORDE) belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the MOROE (OR HORDE)?

The MOROE (OR HORDE) is classified as a steam ship.

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