Morna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Morna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.049 N,5 23.313 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.900817
  • Longitude: -5.388550
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORNA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 365
Tonnage Type net
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1855
Original Detection Year 1855
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details VESSEL MAY BE THE CALEDONIAN (SAME POSN) OR THE MORNA. H3542/68 3.4.69 H3542/68 3.4.69 DW IN 515401.5N, 052315W. (R EDMONDS LTR DTD 27.3.69). BR STD. H4919/77 21.12.77 H4919/77 21.12.77 WK IN 515401.5N, 052315W IS DEFINITELY MORNA, THIS IS A MORE ACCURATRE POSN FOR UNKNOWN WK IN 515355N, 052342.5W. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.770) H1950/80 12.1.82 H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FOX HI 20). NCA. 22.2.13 22.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5154.049N, 0523.313W. 22.1.13 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. ONE BOILER, TWO CYLINDER INVERTED ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. A PACKET VESSEL. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR LONDON. RAN AGROUND IN ON THE N BISHOP ROCK IN THICK WEATHER. 21 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MORNA wreck located?

The MORNA wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.049 N,5 23.313 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MORNA?

The seabed around the MORNA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MORNA sink?

The MORNA sank on Feb 25, 1855.

When was the wreck of the MORNA discovered?

The wreck of the MORNA was discovered in 1855.

What country did the MORNA belong to?

The MORNA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MORNA carrying?

The MORNA was carrying foodstuffs: liquid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MORNA?

The MORNA had a tonnage of 365 tons.

What type of wreck is the MORNA?

The MORNA is classified as a steam ship.

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