Mowe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Mowe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
6 51.917 S,39 17.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.865283
  • Longitude: 39.297217
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOWE
Type survey vessel
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1914
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H8072/20 13.11.20 WRECK IN 065155S, 391750E, OR 160DEGS, 2.4M FROM OBSERVATION SPOT, DAR ES SALAAM. (HMS ODIN, HN) NOTE. H2944/51 2.2.53 ST IN 065155S, 391750E. (HYDRO). NE 674. 23.10.81 NOT SHOWN ON NC 674 [STS, PLOTS IN BLUED OUT AREA]. 17.6.03 VESSEL HAS BEEN SALVAGED, CUT UP AND REMOVED FOR SCRAP. (KEVIN PATIENCE, VISIT TO UKHO, 12.6.03)
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS SCUTTLED AT DAR ES SALAAM AS PRELUDE TO EXPECTED BRITISH INVASION OF PORT. PHOTOS OF VESSEL. (KONIGSBERG, A GERMAN EAST AFRICAN RAIDER BY KEVIN PATIENCE)

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FAQ

Where is the MOWE wreck located?

The MOWE wreck is located at coordinates 6 51.917 S,39 17.833 E.

When did the MOWE sink?

The MOWE sank on Aug 8, 1914.

When was the wreck of the MOWE discovered?

The wreck of the MOWE was discovered in 1920.

What country did the MOWE belong to?

The MOWE belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the MOWE?

The MOWE is classified as a survey vessel.