Rms Mulheim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Rms mulheim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.413 N,5 42.52 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.073550
  • Longitude: -5.708667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RMS MULHEIM
Type carrier
Flag DE
Length 89.7 m
Width 11.7 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 1846
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo plastic,refuse and waste
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 2003
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2012

Surveying Details

HH232/405/04 3.4.03 HH232/405/04 3.4.03 GROUNDED IN 5004.0N, 0543.0W [WGD]. (MRCC FALMOUTH, FAX DTD 22.3.03). INS AS STPA. BR STD. 8.5.03 8.5.03 WK WILL BE LEFT TO BREAK UP. CRACKS ARE ALREADY EVIDENT AROUND SUPERSTRUCTURE. (LL 5.5.03). NCA. 19.5.03 19.5.03 SALVAGE OF CARGO TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 WEEKS. SOME CARGO HAS BEEN FOUND IN FISHING NETS & WASHED UP ON NEWQUAY BEACH, 40M FROM WK. (LL, 15.5.03) HH091/246/01 11.5.09 HH091/246/01 11.5.09 NOT LOCATED. LIES SHOREWARD OF THE SURVEY AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). NCA. 14.1.10 14.1.10 PARTIAL WRECK SHOWN IN PA 5004.413N, 0542.520W ON GOOGLE EARTH. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 10.1.12 10.1.12 NOT WITHIN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1999 BY SANTIERUL NAVAL TULCEA SA, TULCEA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BWK SCHIFFINVEST GMBH & CO, MS 'RMS MULLHIEM', DUISBURG, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 2039BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CORK FOR LUBECK. CARGO SHREDDED WASTE PLASTIC FROM CARS. ?LOST POWER AND LATER GROUNDED IN NE FORCE 2 WITH HEAVY NORTHERLY SWELL. CREW RECOVERED. LATER REPORT SUGGESTED THAT THE OOW HAD CAUGHT HIS TROUSERS, FALLEN OVER AND BEEN KNOCKED-OUT.

General Comments

PARTIAL WK REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.413 N,5 42.52 W
Rms Mulheim on Wreck Map Rms Mulheim Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the RMS MULHEIM wreck located?

The RMS MULHEIM wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.413 N,5 42.52 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RMS MULHEIM?

The seabed around the RMS MULHEIM lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the RMS MULHEIM sink?

The RMS MULHEIM sank on Mar 22, 2003.

When was the wreck of the RMS MULHEIM discovered?

The wreck of the RMS MULHEIM was discovered in 2003.

What country did the RMS MULHEIM belong to?

The RMS MULHEIM belonged to DE.

What cargo was the RMS MULHEIM carrying?

The RMS MULHEIM was carrying plastic,refuse and waste.

What was the tonnage of the RMS MULHEIM?

The RMS MULHEIM had a tonnage of 1846 tons.

What type of wreck is the RMS MULHEIM?

The RMS MULHEIM is classified as a carrier.

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