Moravia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moravia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 25.939 N,7 1.016 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.432317
  • Longitude: -7.016933
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 21.9 m
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 5.5
Shadow Height 1.4
Orientation 20
Tonnage 61
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the Moravia is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Northern Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 55 25.939 N, 7 1.016 W. Sunk initially and later surveyed using DGPS, the intact wreck lies at a general depth of 46 meters with a least depth of 44.21 meters. The structural dimensions of the wreck measure 16 meters in length, 5.5 meters in width, and a height of 1.4 meters, oriented on a 020/200 degree heading with no surrounding scour.

Surveying Details

HH288/350/01 26.6.89 HH288/350/01 26.6.89 SANK IN 552613N, 070123W. (MRSC BELFAST, TLX DTD 4.5.89). INS AS USCPA 28MTRS. - NM 1996/89. 26.4.07 26.4.07 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 5525.939N, 0701.016W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 5.5MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 020/200 DEGS. NO SCOUR. INTACT. POSSIBLY THIS WK. AMEND WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 44.21MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 44MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER HEAVILY AND REQUESTING PUMP. LATER SANK.

General Comments

?THIS WK, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 25.939 N,7 1.016 W.

How deep is the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 55 25.939 N,7 1.016 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 4, 1989.

When was the wreck of the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)?

The MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 61 tons.

What type of wreck is the MORAVIA (POSSIBLY)?

The MORAVIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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