Majorka Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Majorka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 34.058 N,5 13.827 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 58.567633
- Longitude: -5.230450
|
| Water Depth |
50 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MAJORKA |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
78.9 m |
| Width |
11.6 m |
| Draught |
7 |
| Shadow Height |
2 |
| Tonnage |
1684 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 14, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
1999 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 1, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck site MAJORKA located off the north coast of Scotland near Cape Wrath. This underwater obstruction is situated at coordinates 58 34.058 N, 5 13.827 W. Historical survey data describes the wreck as a vessel that has collapsed, with the structure now lying almost totally flat to the seabed. The wreckage rises approximately 2 meters from the floor at a depth of 54 meters. Initial reports dating back to 1917 identified a mast visible at low water, but subsequent underwater inspections confirm the site is currently classified as a non-dangerous wreck. The site is characterized by poor sonar contact, often identified by divers through the presence of profuse fish life surrounding the remains.
Surveying Details
H5029/17 18.8.17 MAST SHOWING 6FT AT LW IN 583400N, 051340W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - FNM 526/17. 18.8.17 ALSO REPORTED 8 MILES SW OF CAPE WRATH. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). PLOTS IN 582800N, 051700W. H6997/29 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 2.7.74 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2635. H1270/81 14.1.81 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 30MTRS (USC DEPTH RE-ASSESSED). BR STD. H2883/83 13.8.84 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 159). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. HH100/351/13 5.10.98 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED IN 583405.2N, 051344.8W [OGB]. BELL HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/14 5.8.99 DIVED IN 5834.089N, 0513.745W [WGD] USING GPS. ALMOST TOTALLY FLAT TO THE SEABED. RISES ONLY 2MTRS. E/S CONTACT IS POOR AND POSN ONLY GIVEN BY PROFUSE FISH LIFE. LIES IN 54MTRS. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTD DTD 24.7.99). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1882 BY R DUNCAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K BRUUSGAARD. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS & WW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 34.058 N,5 13.827 W
Majorka on Wreck Map
Majorka Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MAJORKA wreck located?
The MAJORKA wreck is located at coordinates 58 34.058 N,5 13.827 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MAJORKA?
The seabed around the MAJORKA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.
When did the MAJORKA sink?
The MAJORKA sank on Aug 14, 1917.
When was the wreck of the MAJORKA discovered?
The wreck of the MAJORKA was discovered in 1917.
What country did the MAJORKA belong to?
The MAJORKA belonged to NO.
What was the tonnage of the MAJORKA?
The MAJORKA had a tonnage of 1684 tons.
What type of wreck is the MAJORKA?
The MAJORKA is classified as a sailing vessel.
General Comments
HEIGHT BY DIVER, ALMOST TOTALLY FLAT TO SEABED