William Rhodes Moorhouse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
William rhodes moorhouse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 1.649 N,4 58.511 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.027483
  • Longitude: -4.975183
Wreck Depth 22.91 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE
Type fishing vessel
Length 28.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 30.1
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 63
Tonnage 112
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1968
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H02142/41 23.4.68 WK IN 520138N, 045829W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 63FT. (THV ALERT, HN 17.4.68) CHART AS WK 10FMS 3FT - NM 865/88. H5001/72 21.12.72 WK IN 520138N, 045826W, USING HSA. SWEPT - CLEAR AT 14.0, FOUL AT 14.2MTRS. GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SEABED BROKEN SHELL. ASSUMED THAT SHOAL SWEPT DEPTH MAY BE DUE TO FISHING NETS AND FLOATS FOULING WRECK. (BOAT PARTY, SURVEY 1972). [THIS SWEPT DEPTH MUST BE ACCEPTED - W.O.] CHART AS SW 7FMS 4FT [14MTRS] - NM 61/73. H4732/72 22.12.72 ATTEMPT MADE BY DIVER TO EXAMINE WK. NOT LOCATED DUE POOR VISIBILITY AND CURRENT. (R OF SURVEY, 20.10.72). SEP 2021/000100708 17.12.19 WK LOCATED IN 5201.649N, 0458.511W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.91MTRS,IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 30.1MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 063/243DEGS. (KAIKU, H525, HI1592). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING FLOODING IN FISH-ROOM. (PEMBROKESHIRE SHIPWRECKS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 1.649 N,4 58.511 W
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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE wreck located?

The WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE wreck is located at coordinates 52 1.649 N,4 58.511 W.

How deep is the WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE and where exactly is it located?

The WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE lies at a depth of about 22.91 meters and is located at coordinates 52 1.649 N,4 58.511 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE?

The seabed around the WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE sink?

The WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE sank on Apr 14, 1968.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE was discovered in 1968.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE?

The WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE had a tonnage of 112 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE?

The WILLIAM RHODES MOORHOUSE is classified as a fishing vessel.