Moulmein (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moulmein (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.29 N,1 11.717 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.871500
  • Longitude: -1.195283
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 18
Tonnage 151
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2005

Surveying Details

1.4.1917 INS IN POSN 560000N, 011300W. H8203/19 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES NAME ETC. H315/27 14.2.27 INS NDW(PA)(1917) ON 2182B. 1.3.71 AMEND TO NDWPA. INT 1402. 16.2.78 AMEND TO USCPA 40.0MTRS. NC 1407. HH091/083/01 11.3.05 EXAM'D 7.9.04 IN 5552.290N, 0111.717W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.4 IN GEN DEPTH 63.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 6.7MTRS. LIES 018/198 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN DOWN AND DEGRADED. INTERPRETED AS TWO WRECKS SOME 20MTRS APART, THIS IS THE LARGER, SOUTHERN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1083). AMEND WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SCUTTLED.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, ADJACENT TO [3142]

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FAQ

Where is the MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.29 N,1 11.717 W.

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

The MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 55 52.29 N,1 11.717 W.

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

The seabed around the MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 28, 1917.

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

The wreck of the MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY)?

The MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 151 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY)?

The MOULMEIN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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