Moorside (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Moorside (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.911 N,1 33.487 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.748517
  • Longitude: 1.558117
Wreck Depth 8.1 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOORSIDE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 311
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details MINED & SUNK IN POSN BEARING S BY W 0.5 W FROM BREAKWATER BUOY, BOULOGNE. (LL WW1). H7386/18 5.2.19 WK IN 504500N, 013340E. (FRENCH WRECK LIST 1918). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. LCS 438, 1895, 1431, 2148 & 2612. H7143/19 27.9.19 WK, WITH LEAST DEPTH 3FMS 3FT IN 504500N, 013330E. (PARIS NM 1873/19). - NM BLOCK 1796/19. H9630/19 17.12.19 B CONL LT BUOY, FR, HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED 50MTRS SW OF WK 'MOORSIDE', LEAST DEPTH 6.4MTRS [3FMS 3FT], IN 504500N, 013330E. (THE ENGINEER, BOULOGNE). - NM 38/20. H1141/20 12.2.20 LIGHT BUOY REPORTED DISAPPEARED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H6496/20 11.9.20 R BUOY, WHISTLE, HAS BEEN PLACED PROVISIONALLY CLOSE W OF WK. (BOULOGNE). NCA. H6343/20 8.9.20 WK REPD TO BE MARKED BY B LT BUOY, FR. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H2961/22 18.5.22 AMEND POSN OF WK TO 504459N 013331E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ. DTD. H4325/22 12.7.22 NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (PARIS NM 26/851/22). H2961/22 18.5.22 WK IN 504459N, 013331E. (BOULOGNE). H4139/23 14.6.23 WK TO BE DISPERSED & BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 1118/23). - NM 924/23. H8599/24 18.2.25 WK STILL EXISTS IN 504513N, 013413E WITH LEAST DEPTH 11MTRS [6FMS] OVER IT. (HAGUE NM 41/453). NCA. H1210/28 22.2.28 WK 11MTRS [6FMS] IN 504458N, 013336E. (PARIS NM 313/28). SQ. DATE. H6383/53 18.11.53 NOT SHOWN ON FR 5525. DELETED. - NM 2679/53. H4984/74 30.1.76 WK, LEAST DEPTH 9MTRS EXISTS IN 504458N, 013326E [EUR]. (FR NM 75 52 10). [OGB] POSN 504452N, 013327E. - NM 528/76. H4984/74 24.8.78 WK NOW WITH LEAST DEPTH 8.1MTRS. (FR NM 78 27 26). - NM 2111/78. 8.7.81 WK 8.1MTRS SHOWN IN 504457.6N, 013333.6E [EUR] ON FR 6436 [1981 EDN]. CHART AS WK 8.1MTRS IN 504457.6N, 013333.6E [EUR] WITH EXTENDED DANGER LINE TO COVER WKS CLOSE NW & SE. NE 438. 11.11.92 WK OF 'MOORSIDE' IN 504457.8N, 013334E [EUR] [+/-20MTRS]. LEAST DEPTH 8.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS, HT 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS [1987] NO 21601079). SHOWN ON FR 7247 [1991 EDN]. AMEND TO WK 8.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 438. [WGD] POSN: 5044.911N, 0133.487E. 17.2.12 SHOWN AS WK PA 8.1MTRS ON FRENCH 438 [EDN 3 DTD 2011].
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED EN ROUTE FROM LEITH TO DUNKIRK. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.911 N,1 33.487 E
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FAQ

Where is the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.911 N,1 33.487 E.

How deep is the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 8.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.911 N,1 33.487 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) sink?

The MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY)?

The MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 311 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOORSIDE (PROBABLY)?

The MOORSIDE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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