Malakoff Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Malakoff Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 53.68 N,4 3.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.894667
  • Longitude: 4.054167
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALAKOFF
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 109.7 m
Width 15.1 m
Draught 8.6
Tonnage 4597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,machinery and mechanical parts,cement,clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1929
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H689/29 24.1.29 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 395500N, 035430E. (SAN FERNANDO NM 2/77/29). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 248/29. H4833/58 21.7.58 AMEND TO NDW PA. (CADIZ NM 25/554/58). R/S. H2817/58 23.5.74 DELETE. (CADIZ NM 15/516/74). DELETE. - NM 1113/74. HH358/351/01 17.3.92 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 28MTRS, IN 395336N, 040312E. (CADIZ NM 278/92). BR STD. 23.8.93 SHOWN IN 395346N, 040316E [EUR] ON SPANISH 6A. BR STD. 13.1.00 FRENCH SS 'MALAKOFF' SANK 1929. REMAINS OF CARGO OF SEWING MACHINES AND CHINA LIES SCATTERED IN 27MTRS. (DIVE MAGAZINE JAN 2000). 29.6.00 THIS IS THE WK OF THE SS 'MALAKOFF'. LIES APPROX N/S. DEPTH OVER BOW 29MTRS. DEPTH TO SAND AT THE STERN 40MTRS. (F ABBOT, LTR DTD 22.1.99). NCA. 30.7.02 SHOWN AS USC 28MTRS IN 3953.680N, 0403.250E [WGD] ON SPANISH 436 [1ST EDN CED'01, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2761.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1903 BY THE NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC. AUX. DES CHARGEURS FRANCAIS. ON PASSAGE FROM ANTWERP TO MADAGASCAR. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. 375 NHP. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO, NEWCASTLE. EX 'PANNONIA', EX 'KERESASPA', EX 'FRANCONIA'. SANK QUICKLY NEAR PORT MAHON, MENORCA AFTER COLLISION DURING A SEVERE STORM. DRAGGED DOWN BOAT WITH 27 MEN REMAINING. 6 CREW RESCUED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MALAKOFF wreck located?

The MALAKOFF wreck is located at coordinates 39 53.68 N,4 3.25 E.

How deep is the MALAKOFF and where exactly is it located?

The MALAKOFF lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 39 53.68 N,4 3.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALAKOFF?

The seabed around the MALAKOFF lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the MALAKOFF sink?

The MALAKOFF sank on Jan 2, 1929.

When was the wreck of the MALAKOFF discovered?

The wreck of the MALAKOFF was discovered in 1929.

What country did the MALAKOFF belong to?

The MALAKOFF belonged to FR.

What cargo was the MALAKOFF carrying?

The MALAKOFF was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,machinery and mechanical parts,cement,clay products.

What was the tonnage of the MALAKOFF?

The MALAKOFF had a tonnage of 4597 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALAKOFF?

The MALAKOFF is classified as a steam ship.

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