Maidan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maidan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26 N,32 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.433333
  • Longitude: -32.566667
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAIDAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 143.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7908
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/40 19.11.1940 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522600N, 323400W ON 19.11.1940. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 18.2.96 18.2.96 DATE OF SINKING GIVEN AS 5.11.1940, THE DATE ON WHICH CONVOY WAS ATTACKED. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY C CONNELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK. TURBINE ENGINE OF 1047 NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN POCKET BATTLESHIP 'ADMIRAL SCHEER', WHEN PART OF JERVIS BAY CONVOY. CREW OF 90 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MAIDAN wreck located?

The MAIDAN wreck is located at coordinates 52 26 N,32 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAIDAN?

The seabed around the MAIDAN lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the MAIDAN sink?

The MAIDAN sank on Nov 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MAIDAN discovered?

The wreck of the MAIDAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MAIDAN belong to?

The MAIDAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAIDAN?

The MAIDAN had a tonnage of 7908 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAIDAN?

The MAIDAN is classified as a steam ship.

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