Motilan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Motilan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 28 N,20 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.466667
  • Longitude: 20.200000
Wreck Depth 0.5 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name MOTILAN
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1926
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 8, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck MOTILAN located at coordinates 59 28 N, 20 12 E near Bogskar in the Baltic Sea. Historical hydrographic survey records indicate the obstruction was originally charted as a dangerous wreck with a depth of 0.25 fathoms dating back to 1921, situated approximately 5 miles west-southwest of the Bogskar Lighthouse. Official updates from the UK Hydrographic Office confirm that the wreck has since been officially erased from navigational charts and amended to a dead deletion.

Surveying Details

H6468/21 24.10.21 H6468/21 24.10.21 WK PA 0.25FMS (1921) IN 592800N, 201200E, 5M WSW FROM BOGSKAR LT [593000N, 202100E APPROX]. (HELSINGFOR NM 17/213/21) - NM. H8178/26 5.1.26 H8178/26 5.1.26 ERASED WRECK FROM CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE.

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FAQ

Where is the MOTILAN wreck located?

The MOTILAN wreck is located at coordinates 59 28 N,20 12 E.

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

The MOTILAN lies at a depth of about 0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 59 28 N,20 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOTILAN?

The seabed around the MOTILAN lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MOTILAN discovered?

The wreck of the MOTILAN was discovered in 1921.

What type of wreck is the MOTILAN?

The MOTILAN is classified as a tug.

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