Hms Moravia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms moravia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 3.39 N,1 48.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.056500
  • Longitude: 1.814850
Wreck Depth 20.45 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 77.2
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 94
Tonnage 306
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1943
Scour Dimensions 059.1,038.6,004.1,033
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01328/43 2.7.43 WK 6FMS 1FT IN 520330N, 014840W. - NM 1324/43. H01328/43 6.9.48 EXAM'D AUGUST 1948. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60FT. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 47FT. GEN DEPTH 78FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 1972/48. 7.11.73 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 6.1.77 EXAM'D 6.8.76 IN 520322.2N, 014858.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.9, FOUL 19.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR 28MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LYING NE/SW. POSSIBLE BREAK UP AT NE END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 15.12.95 EXAM'D 14.7.95 IN 520323.23N, 014853.27E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 19.2, FOUL 19.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.1 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.79MTRS. TWO SECTIONS, EACH 30MTRS LONG, 22MTRS WIDE. LIES 040/220 DEGS. TWO SECTIONS SEPARATED BY 20MTRS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY WITH TWO SEPARATE PEAKS. FISHING NETS AND POTS ARE AMONGST THE WRECK. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. HH100/351/11 19.3.96 THIS IS THE WK OF AN ARMED TRAWER, POSSIBLY THE MOROVIA. LIES UPRIGHT WITH A LEAN TO THE STBD SIDE. SUPERSTRUCTURE IS STILL INTACT WITH THE HIGHEST POINT APPROX 5MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. SUPERSTRUCTURE IS STILL IN GOOD CONDITION AND WILL NOT COLLAPSE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM). HH100/351/11 26.3.96 SEVERAL SHELL CASES OF ABOUT 3 INCH DIAMETER FOUND. CLOSE TO A SMALL GUN ON THE BOW. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM). SEP 2019/000272653 20.11.19 EXAM'D 01.07.19; IN 5203.390N, 0148.891E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 20.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 77.2MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 094/274 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 59.1MTRS, WIDTH 38.6MTRS, 4.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 033 DEGS. WRECK IN TWO SECTIONS, BOW SECTION 25 MTRS LONG; STERN SECTION 35 MTRS LONG; 30MTRS BETWEEN. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 20.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY FOR THE BOSTON DEEP SEA FISHING & ICE CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 89HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH, HULL. ONE 6PDR GUN. MINED.

General Comments

IN TWO SECTIONS, BOW SECTION 25 MTRS LONG; STERN SECTION 35 MTRS LONG; 30MTRS BETWEEN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 3.39 N,1 48.891 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 3.39 N,1 48.891 E.

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

The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.45 meters and is located at coordinates 52 3.39 N,1 48.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 14, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 306 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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