MV RMS Mulheim

MV RMS Mulheim was a German cargo ship that was built in 1999 by Bodewes Shipyards, a Dutch shipbuilding company. The ship was owned and operated by RMS Reederei, a German shipping company. The ship was primarily used for transporting cargo across the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Design and Construction

The MV RMS Mulheim was a General Cargo Ship with a gross tonnage of 1,846 tons. The ship was 89.12 meters long, 12.8 meters wide, and had a draft of 5.4 meters. The ship was powered by a MaK 6M25 diesel engine, which could produce 1,850 kW of power. The ship had a service speed of 12 knots.

Operational History

The MV RMS Mulheim began its operational life in 1999, serving various ports in Europe and North America. The ship was involved in the transportation of a wide range of goods, including bulk cargo, container cargo, and project cargo.

Wreck

On 22 March 2003, the MV RMS Mulheim ran aground near Lands End, Cornwall, in the United Kingdom. The ship was on a voyage from Limerick, Ireland, to Lubeck, Germany, with a cargo of 2,200 tons of scrap car plastic. All six crew members were rescued by a Royal Navy helicopter from RNAS Culdrose. The ship was declared a total loss, and the wreck remains on the rocks to this day.

Aftermath and Environmental Impact

The wreck of the MV RMS Mulheim has become a tourist attraction, with many people visiting the site to see the remains of the ship. The wreck has also become a habitat for various marine species. However, the wreck has also caused some environmental concerns, as the cargo of scrap car plastic has been slowly leaking into the sea.

See Also

• List of shipwrecks in 2003
• Maritime incidents in 2003