Molan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Molan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 19.92 N,3 27.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.332000
  • Longitude: -3.451167
Water Depth 890 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOLAN
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 83.2 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 31.5.74 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 362000N, 032700W, 25M S OF MALAGA APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.216). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1963 BY FR LURSSEN, VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARYVIN S.A. ON PASSAGE LIMASSOL FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH JAPANESE M BULK CARRIER 'KIMI MARU'. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MOLAN wreck located?

The MOLAN wreck is located at coordinates 36 19.92 N,3 27.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOLAN?

The seabed around the MOLAN lies at approximately 890 meters deep.

When did the MOLAN sink?

The MOLAN sank on May 28, 1974.

When was the wreck of the MOLAN discovered?

The wreck of the MOLAN was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MOLAN belong to?

The MOLAN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MOLAN carrying?

The MOLAN was carrying wine.

What was the tonnage of the MOLAN?

The MOLAN had a tonnage of 1203 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOLAN?

The MOLAN is classified as a tanker.

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