Hms Morocoala Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hms morocoala Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 41.702 N,8 13.433 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 37 m |
| Water Depth | 40 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS MOROCOALA |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 265 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 19, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 2002 |
| Last Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | SUNK OFF THE DAUNT ROCK LT. (COLLEDGE). HH100/351/18 15.7.02 WK OF 'MOROCOALA' LIES IN 5141.702N, 0813.433W [WGD]. IN POOR CONDITION. (R STOKES, EMAIL DTD 10.7.02). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/20 15.8.03 REPORTED IN 5141.70N, 0813.42W [WGD]. (M DENNEHY FAX DTD 4.2.03). NCA. 9.7.09 LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.17MTRS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF GSI SURVEY CV08_02). AMEND WK 37MTRS. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 9, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1915. HIRED 1916. MINED OFF DAUNT LTV. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST)
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- Aud Wreck 2139.6 M
- Carrabin (Possibly) Wreck 5923 M
- Other Wreck 45002 6111.4 M
- Uc 42 Wreck 6285.6 M
- Santo (Sento Or Sente) Wreck 6493.4 M
- Other Wreck 62456 6757.1 M
- Chiapas (Probably) Wreck 7212.3 M
- Sailing Vessel Wreck 44930 7940.6 M
- Sailing Vessel Wreck 47212 8268 M
- El Zorro Wreck 8314.3 M
General Comments
BADLY FLATTENED