Malaya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Malaya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 14.01 N,117 31.499 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.233500
  • Longitude: 117.524983
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALAYA
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 83.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Tonnage 2050
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5754/59 23.12.59 SANK IN 231400N, 1173500E APPROX. (LLOYDS; MARINE DEPT, HONG KONG). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. H1274/74 3.2.76 WK SHOWN IN 231420N, 1173110E ON CHINESE 0013. AMEND NDW. BR STD. 22.4.81 SHOWN AS NDW (1959) IN 231357N, 1173130E ON PRC 9314 & 9112. NC 1767. 15.10.82 SHOW AS USC 18MTRS [DW = 18MTRS OR LESS ON PRC CHARTS]. ALSO PLOTS IN LESS THAN 50MTRS. NC 1767. 2.7.84 NOT SHOWN ON JAPANESE 525 [RECEIVED OCT '83, 1:650,000]). NCA. 13.3.91 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 9112 [DEC '88 EDN], BUT STILL ON PRC 9314 [AUG '88 EDN]. NCA. HH548/350/01 13.5.91 EXISTENCE AND POSN CONFIRMED. (PRC NM 27/91). NFA. HH548/448/01 6.4.93 CHART ON BA 1968. (PRC NM 6/43/93). - NM 1319/93. 11.9.07 SHOWN AS NDW ON PRC 14370 [OCT '05 EDN]. NE 1767. 24.3.09 NDW REP (1959) SHOWN IN 2313.69N, 11731.31E [WGD] ON CHINESE 14300 [2008 EDN]. AMEND TO NDW REP (1959) IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2006000373570 21.9.09 NM ACTION TO AMEND WK USC 18MTRS TO NDW ON BA 1962, 1968 & 3489. - NM 5417/09.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY GOVERNMENT YARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSPORT DE MINERALES SA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR KOBE. SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED AND HOLED HER SIDE. (DODS).

General Comments

Rep (1959).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 14.01 N,117 31.499 E
Malaya on Wreck Map Malaya Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the MALAYA wreck located?

The MALAYA wreck is located at coordinates 23 14.01 N,117 31.499 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALAYA?

The seabed around the MALAYA lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the MALAYA sink?

The MALAYA sank on Oct 6, 1959.

When was the wreck of the MALAYA discovered?

The wreck of the MALAYA was discovered in 1959.

What country did the MALAYA belong to?

The MALAYA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MALAYA carrying?

The MALAYA was carrying scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the MALAYA?

The MALAYA had a tonnage of 2050 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALAYA?

The MALAYA is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks