Malin Head Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Malin head Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 38.319 N,3 9.414 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.638650
  • Longitude: -3.156900
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALIN HEAD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3467
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1910
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.7.82 STRANDED AT NESS OF QUOYS. (SEA BREEZES, JUN'82). BECAME TOTAL WRECK IN GILLS BAY. (SIBI). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-A J BALFOUR. BUILT IN 1892 BY MCILWAINE & MCCOLL LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ULSTER SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 335NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUBLINE & MIDDLESBROUGH FOR MONTREAL. STRANDED AT NESS OF QUOYS WHEN MASTER UNDERESTIMATED THE STRENGH OF THE TIDE BETWEEN STROMA AND CAITHNESS. BROKE HER BACK AND FLOODED. RFLOATED BY TUGS BUT WENT SHORE AGAIN IN GILLS BAY AND BECAMA TOTAL WRECK. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MALIN HEAD wreck located?

The MALIN HEAD wreck is located at coordinates 58 38.319 N,3 9.414 W.

When did the MALIN HEAD sink?

The MALIN HEAD sank on Oct 21, 1910.

When was the wreck of the MALIN HEAD discovered?

The wreck of the MALIN HEAD was discovered in 1910.

What country did the MALIN HEAD belong to?

The MALIN HEAD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MALIN HEAD carrying?

The MALIN HEAD was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MALIN HEAD?

The MALIN HEAD had a tonnage of 3467 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALIN HEAD?

The MALIN HEAD is classified as a steam ship.

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