Makalla (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Makalla (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 16 N,2 25.207 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.266667
  • Longitude: -2.420117
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAKALLA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.6 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 118
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 5
Tonnage 6677
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1940
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H056/40- H01001/40 POSN 581800N, 024600W. POSN 581700N, 022700W. (BRITISH MSL WW2). 25.8.78 INS AS USCPA 27MTRS IN 581700N, 022700W. NC 115. HH091/150/01 - SEP 2008/000007851 23.1.08 EXAM'D 15.7.06 IN 5816.018N, 0225.202W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.6 IN GEN DEPTH 49.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 118MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). WELL BROKEN UP, ?TWO BOILERS LIE MIDSHIPS. AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2012/000201261 8.10.12 EXAM'D 22.5.12 IN 5816.000N, 0225.207W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.44 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 99.1MTRS, WIDTH 41.3MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP WITH LOTS OF ASSOCIATED DEBRIS NEARBY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1372). - NM 5249/12.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY R DUNCAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKELBANK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 701NHP FOR 12 KTS. PASSAGE LONDON FOR CALCUTTA IN CONVOY. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. TWELVE MEN LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

COLLAPSED & BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 16 N,2 25.207 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAKALLA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MAKALLA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 16 N,2 25.207 W.

How deep is the MAKALLA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MAKALLA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 58 16 N,2 25.207 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAKALLA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MAKALLA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the MAKALLA (PROBABLY) sink?

The MAKALLA (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MAKALLA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MAKALLA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MAKALLA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MAKALLA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAKALLA (PROBABLY)?

The MAKALLA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6677 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAKALLA (PROBABLY)?

The MAKALLA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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