Mosel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mosel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.82 N,5 11.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.963667
  • Longitude: -5.184350
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOSEL
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 106.4 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 3200
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1882
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/77 4.5.77 H1282/77 4.5.77 REPD LOST AT BASS POINT. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). 18.1.82 18.1.82 WELL BROKEN UP. NO MORE THAN SCATTERING OF STEEL PLATING. SUBJECT TO HEAVY GROUND SEAS. STANDS 1.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). NCA. POSN 495747N, 051100W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

ON VOYAGE FROM BREMEN TO NEW YORK WITH 620 PASSENGERS, AND A VALUABLE CARGO OF SPECIE MAIL AND 400 TONS OF ENGLISH WOOLEN GOODS, WHEN SHE STRUCK BASS POINT DIRECTLY BENEATH THE LLOYDS SIGNAL STATION. BULLION, MAIL AND SOME PASSENGERS WERE TAKEN OFF AND SOME OF THE CARGO LATER TRANSFERRED TO TUGS STANDING BY. SOON AFTER, A FIRE BROKE OUT AND THE CREW AND THE REST OF THE PASSENGERS ABANDONED SHIP AND WERE LANDED SAFELY. THE WRECK WAS PARTIALLY SALVAGED BUT BROKE IN HALF ON 24 AUGUST AND SANK BELOW BASS POINT WHERE THE GREATER PART OF IT STILL LIES. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL 1). STRANDED IN FOG. (BSAC WK REGISTER).

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FAQ

Where is the MOSEL wreck located?

The MOSEL wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.82 N,5 11.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOSEL?

The seabed around the MOSEL lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MOSEL sink?

The MOSEL sank on Aug 9, 1882.

When was the wreck of the MOSEL discovered?

The wreck of the MOSEL was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MOSEL belong to?

The MOSEL belonged to DE.

What cargo was the MOSEL carrying?

The MOSEL was carrying metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the MOSEL?

The MOSEL had a tonnage of 3200 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOSEL?

The MOSEL is classified as a steam ship.

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