Mopsa Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mopsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 20.411 N,1 42.158 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.340183
  • Longitude: 1.702633
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOPSA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 885
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H4882/16 SANK IN 522023N, 014216E. BROADSIDE AWASH AT LWST. ONE DAVIT HEAD VISIBLE. BUOY SE OF WK. - FNM400/16. H6391/19 INS ON CHARTS. H3494/22 10.6.22 SALVAGE & TOWAGE CO OF LONDON HAVE COMMENCED DISPERSAL OPS ON WK & WILL CONTINUE UNTIL REMOVED. (NORE COMMAND HULL, 10.6.22). H5455/22 25.8.22 POSN AMENDED TO 522024N, 014218E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4495/23 2.7.23 INS AS WK 30FT. DELETED ON BA 1408 (STS). - NM ACTION. H4490/54 13.9.55 SALVAGE FINISHED. LT BUOYS REMOVED. (GRAY & THOMPSON). NCA. 18.6.56 SWEPT CLEAR TO 2FT FROM BOTTOM. (ECES). DELETE. - NM 1517/56. SEP 2016/000091758 21.7.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SS BENNETT CO LTD, GOOLE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 187 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, PORT GLASGOW. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR BOULOGNE. FOUNDERED AFTER STRICKING A MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-6. TAKEN IN TOW BY NAVAL PATROL AND PUT HER ASHORE 1/2 MILE N OF SOUTHWOLD PIER WHERE SHE TURNED OVER AND AND SANK TO BECOME A TOTAL LOSS. (WW1MSL, LLWW1, SIBI).

General Comments

DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 20.411 N,1 42.158 E
Mopsa on Wreck Map Mopsa Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the MOPSA wreck located?

The MOPSA wreck is located at coordinates 52 20.411 N,1 42.158 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOPSA?

The seabed around the MOPSA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MOPSA sink?

The MOPSA sank on Jul 16, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MOPSA discovered?

The wreck of the MOPSA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MOPSA belong to?

The MOPSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOPSA carrying?

The MOPSA was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the MOPSA?

The MOPSA had a tonnage of 885 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOPSA?

The MOPSA is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks