Molina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Molina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.821 N,1 29.016 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.563683
  • Longitude: -1.483600
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOLINA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 50
Tonnage 1122
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.5,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSN 503200N, 012000W, APPROX. (DOCKET M4066, 1918). NCA. H6391/19 H6391/19 INS WK (PA) IN 503500N, 012800W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H1968/77 18.8.81 H1968/77 18.8.81 EXAM'D 18.2.81 IN 503346N, 012858W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 7-8MTRS. LIES APPROX 090/270DEGS. LENGTH ABOUT 70MTRS. (SCESU, HI 81/80). AMEND TO WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2081/81. H1310/85/26 23.9.85 H1310/85/26 23.9.85 IDENTIFIED BY BELL AS 'MOLINA'. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. VERY FRAGILE. STAND 20FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 120FT. LIES HEADING N. (M WALSH, 19.8.85). NCA. 13.6.88 13.6.88 REPD DIVED ON FREQUENTLY IN POOR VISIBLITY. LARGE VESSEL WITH MASSIVE RIBS PROTRUDING FROM SEABED. DIVERS GAUGE INDICATE LEAST DEPTH AT LW OF 20MTRS, LESS THAN IS CHARTED. (LT CDR J O'DRISCOLL, 10.6.88). NCA. HH100/351/07 8.11.93 HH100/351/07 8.11.93 CONFIRMED AS THE 'MOLINA'. WAS BUILT IN 1905 AND OWNED BY JACOB RINGENS, REDERI A/S. (M WOODWARD, 13.10.93). HH100/351/08 16.2.94 HH100/351/08 16.2.94 POSN GIVEN AS 503311N, 012807W. (J WELCH, WK LIST). NCA. HH100/351/14 26.3.99 HH100/351/14 26.3.99 LOCATED IN 5033.800N, 0129.067W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES APPROX NW/SE WITH BOWS NW. DECKING COLLAPSED AND STERN FLAT. STBD SIDE COLLAPSING. STANDS 5-7MTRS HIGH. (M PRITCHARD, 9.3.99). NCA. 24.10.12 24.10.12 EXAM'D 28.1.12 IN 5033.821N, 0129.016W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 26.00MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP TO N & S OF WK, EXTENDING 90MTRS X 30MTRS ALONG 085DEGS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (EMU, HI 1366). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, CHRISTIANA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J RINGENS, REDERI AKTIES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 109 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR SWANSEA. TORPEDOED BY UB 35. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES; DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE, WELL COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the MOLINA wreck located?

The MOLINA wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.821 N,1 29.016 W.

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

The MOLINA lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.821 N,1 29.016 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOLINA?

The seabed around the MOLINA lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the MOLINA sink?

The MOLINA sank on Jan 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MOLINA discovered?

The wreck of the MOLINA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MOLINA belong to?

The MOLINA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MOLINA carrying?

The MOLINA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MOLINA?

The MOLINA had a tonnage of 1122 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOLINA?

The MOLINA is classified as a steam ship.

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