Molesey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Molesey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.067 N,5 15.714 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.734450
  • Longitude: -5.261900
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOLESEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.6
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 3809
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1929
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3542/68 25.1.68 H3542/68 25.1.68 DIVERS REPORT MOSELEY IN 514402.5N, 051539W. (R. EDMONDS, LTR DTD 23.1.68). INS AS DW. BR STD. H3542/68 27.9.68 H3542/68 27.9.68 MUCH OF THE VESSEL HAS BEEN SALVAGED INCLUDING THE PROPELLER. THE PROP SHAFT IS STILL INTACT AS ARE THE ENGINES AND BOTH BOILERS. ALL OF THE LOWER PART OF THE HULL IS INTACT. THE WK IS COVERED WITH A HEAVY WEED GROWTH. CONFIRM POSN. ONE BOILER AND THE ENGINE STAND 25FT HIGH FROM THE SEABED AND IT IS SUGGESTED THAT IT WOULD BE A DEFINITE HAZARD TO NAVIGATION IN THIS AREA IN ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. GENERAL HEIGHT OF THE REMAINDER OF VESSEL IS 10-12FT. (R EDMONDS, LTR DTD 13.9.68) H4820/75 8.8.78 H4820/75 8.8.78 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY, BUT LOCAL DIVERS CONFIRM EXISTANCE. (HMS HERALD, ROS DTD 7.9.77). NCA. H1310/84/30 5.9.84 H1310/84/30 5.9.84 DIVED ON 23.8.84. BADLY BROKEN AND CONSIDERABLE SALVAGE HAS TAKEN PLACE. BOILER IS HIGHEST PART STANDING ABOUT 4MTRS HIGH. NO DANGER TO SMALL CRAFT. (R. BUFTON, 31.8.84). NCA. HH100/351/10 9.11.95 HH100/351/10 9.11.95 TWO MASSIVE BOILERS AND ENGINE LOCATED. LOTS OF STEEL PLATE. (R M JONES). NCA. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 8.3.11 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY ROPNER & SON, HESSLE, YORKSHIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITAIN SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 340 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR CARDIFF. IN BALLAST. LOST HER PROPELLER. WAS DRIVEN ASHORE BY STRONG SW GALE WHILE UNDER TOW.

General Comments

2 BOILERS/STEEL PLATES, NOW MAGENTIC ANOMALY ONLY

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FAQ

Where is the MOLESEY wreck located?

The MOLESEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.067 N,5 15.714 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOLESEY?

The seabed around the MOLESEY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MOLESEY sink?

The MOLESEY sank on Nov 25, 1929.

When was the wreck of the MOLESEY discovered?

The wreck of the MOLESEY was discovered in 1968.

What country did the MOLESEY belong to?

The MOLESEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOLESEY carrying?

The MOLESEY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MOLESEY?

The MOLESEY had a tonnage of 3809 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOLESEY?

The MOLESEY is classified as a steam ship.

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