Malaya Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Malaya ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 56 N,30 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.933333
  • Longitude: -30.583333
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALAYA II
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 135.9 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 8651
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,metal: concentrate and products,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 13.6.95 13.6.95 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 595600N, 303500W APPROX. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART..
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, WITH OIL ENGINES OF 987NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT, FORMERLY OWNED BY DANISH COMPANY UNITED BALTIC CORPORATION. PASSAGE MONTREAL & HALIFAX FOR CARDIFF. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 564. CARGO 3698 TONS METAL, 2143 TONS WHEAT & 413 TONS TNT. 41 LIVES LOST. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the MALAYA II wreck located?

The MALAYA II wreck is located at coordinates 59 56 N,30 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MALAYA II?

The seabed around the MALAYA II lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the MALAYA II sink?

The MALAYA II sank on Jun 26, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MALAYA II discovered?

The wreck of the MALAYA II was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MALAYA II belong to?

The MALAYA II belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MALAYA II carrying?

The MALAYA II was carrying armament,metal: concentrate and products,grain.

What was the tonnage of the MALAYA II?

The MALAYA II had a tonnage of 8651 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALAYA II?

The MALAYA II is classified as a motor vessel.

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