Mobeka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Mobeka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.991 N,5 42.293 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.299850
  • Longitude: -5.704883
Wreck Depth 0.59 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOBEKA
Type motor vessel
Flag BE
Length 130 m
Width 16.9 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 114.6
Sonar Width 32.8
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 210
Tonnage 6111
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1942
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1309/76 25.1.77 CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF WRECKAGE REMAINING. THE ENGINE BLOCK PROTRUDES 1MTR ABOVE WATER AT HIGH TIDE AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF WRECKAGE ARE LYING ON THE SEA BED IN APPROX 7MTRS OF WATER. MOST OF THE WRECK IS SALVAGED AND SALVAGE STILL THOUGHT TO BE TAKING PLACE. REMAINS OF WRECK LIE CLOSE INSHORE IN SHALLOW WATER AND THEREFORE ONLY DANGEROUS TO SMALL CRAFT. (FLT LT P C MINTER & SOUTHEND CG, REPORT DTD 22.11.76). H1309/76/62 6.6.79 ENGINE (PARTLY MELTED) STILL VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. SOME OF THE HULL & PIPEWORK STILL INTACT. LIES IN 7MTRS. EXPOSED IN 2 PLACES AT LW. LIES PARALLEL TO COAST ABOUT 40 MTRS OFFSHORE. (RAF ABINGDON, EXPED). INS AS ST. BR STD. H2885/83 29.1.85 EXAM'D 17.6.84 IN 551804N, 054213W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. WRECKAGE LIES CLOSE INSHORE WITH ONLY ONE SMALL BLOCK OF RIVETTED STEEL DRYING 2.1MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165A). NCA. 7.7.04 RECORD REVIEWED. HMS BULLDOG'S POSN PLOTS ASHORE. POSN AMENDED TO 5518.032N, 0542.167W [OGB] TO AGREE WITH PREVIOUS DESCRIPTION THAT WK LIES 40MTRS OFFSHORE. PLOTTED POSN DISPLACED 80MTRS SE. RSDRA2023000346360 8.1.24 WK LOCATED 2023; IN 5517.991N, 0542.293W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.49 MTRS. WK SPREAD OVER AN AREA 150 X 70MTRS. NFS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H102-018). AMEND DIST REAMINS OF WK 0.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000271170 08.10.24 EXAM'D 11.03.24; WK LOCATED IN 5517.991N, 0542.293W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.59MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. LENGTH 114.6MTRS, WIDTH 32.8MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 210/030DEGS. DEGRADED WK WITH DISTINCT SQUARE IN STERN SECTION, DEBRIS SPREAD OVER ITS LENGTH AND WIDTH. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H525-3880). AMEND VALSOU 0.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY FLENSBURGER SHIFFSB, FLENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE MARITIME BELGIUM. TWO 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINES OF 972BHP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR FREETOWN AND MATADI. HAD LEFT LIVERPOOL FOR THE CLYDE TO AWAIT THE ASSEMBLY OF A CONVOY. SIGHTED FLARES AND PROCEEDED TOWARDS THEM, ASSUMING THAT THE WERE FOR THE CONVOY. FLARES WERE FROM TRAWLER ANNA MARIA, IN DISTRESS ASHORE NEAR CARSKEY BAY. DESPITE FURTHER FLARES BEING SHOWN MOBEKA GROUNDED CLOSE W OF THE SAME BAY IN HEAVY WEATHER. ONLY ONE BOAT CONTAINING SIX ESCAPED, THE OTHER BOATS BEING SMASHED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MOBEKA wreck located?

The MOBEKA wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.991 N,5 42.293 W.

How deep is the MOBEKA and where exactly is it located?

The MOBEKA lies at a depth of about 0.59 meters and is located at coordinates 55 17.991 N,5 42.293 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOBEKA?

The seabed around the MOBEKA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MOBEKA sink?

The MOBEKA sank on Jan 19, 1942.

When was the wreck of the MOBEKA discovered?

The wreck of the MOBEKA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MOBEKA belong to?

The MOBEKA belonged to BE.

What cargo was the MOBEKA carrying?

The MOBEKA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MOBEKA?

The MOBEKA had a tonnage of 6111 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOBEKA?

The MOBEKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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