Mohlenpris (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mohlenpris (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.322 N,0 17.991 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.655367
  • Longitude: 0.299850
Wreck Depth 20.64 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 20
Tonnage 637
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2537/28 17.8.28 WK IN 503900N, 011800E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H4959/73 15.4.75 IN 503918N, 001806E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED FLAT. WISPY E/S ECHOES. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 250FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 18MTRS [9FMS 5FT]. - NM 1531/75. H4121/76 3.8.76 HMS BEAGLE'S POSN CONFIRMED. DIVERS REPORT 2000TON FREIGHTER, INTACT & LYING ON ITS SIDE. STANDS UP 30-35FT [10MTRS]. PROBABLY 1939 SINKING. ACCEPT HMS BEAGLE'S E/S LEAST DEPTH. LIES 020/200DEGS. LENGTH 108MTRS FROM DCS3 TRACE. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). NCA. H1289/77 24.10.77 UNKNOWN WK IN 503915N, 001800E, LYING E/W STERN E. DAMAGE AMIDSHIPS. WK IS UPSIDE DOWN, THE HIGHEST POINT BEING THE STERN 30FT. (R J TODD). H1310/84/32 6.9.84 DIVED ON IN 1984. LIES WITH STERN TO SW, ON STBD BEAM-END. HULL LARGELY INTACT, BUT SUPERSTRUCTURE FALLEN INTO SEABED. STERN, ENGINES & BOW STAND ABOUT 9MTRS HIGH. WK IS NOT UPSIDE DOWN. (T W BENNETTO, 4.9.84). SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 28.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5039.322N, 0017.991E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.8MTRS. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 8.2MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 20.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, WHILST EN-ROUTE LLANELLI TO TREPORT. (WWS1L, LL WW1, SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES - D. COX).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 39.322 N,0 17.991 E
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FAQ

Where is the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.322 N,0 17.991 E.

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

The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.64 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.322 N,0 17.991 E.

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

The seabed around the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 15, 1917.

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

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

What country did the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY)?

The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 637 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY)?

The MOHLENPRIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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