Malmland Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Malmland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 37.101 N,1 42.697 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.618350
- Longitude: -1.711617
|
| Wreck Depth |
46 m
|
| Water Depth |
53 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MALMLAND |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
SE |
| Length |
102.6 m |
| Width |
15.3 m |
| Draught |
6.8 |
| Sonar Length |
107 |
| Sonar Width |
22 |
| Shadow Height |
7.2 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Tonnage |
3676 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 8, 1915
|
| Bottom Texture |
Shells |
| Scour Dimensions |
0006.0,,001.9,045 |
| Original Detection Year |
1986 |
| Last Detection Year |
2009 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 20, 2010 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the Malmland is an underwater obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of Rattray Head, Scotland, at coordinates 57 37.101 N, 1 42.697 W. Sunk during World War I, this historic shipwreck was examined using modern hydrographic surveys including DGPS. The vessel lies upright and largely intact on the seabed, oriented along a 045/225 degree heading. Structural descriptions note a length of approximately 107 meters, a width of 22 meters, and a height of 7.2 meters above the seabed. The least depth over the wreck is recorded at 46.65 meters within a general surrounding depth of 53.8 meters, featuring a minor scour and a moderate magnetic anomaly.
Surveying Details
SUNK 2 MILES E BY S OF RATTRAY HEAD. (LLOYD'S WAR LOSSES WW1). H2336/84 25.6.86 H2336/84 25.6.86 WK EXAM'D 18.2.86 IN 573707N, 014236W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.6 IN GEN DEPTH 52.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 112MTRS, BEAM 22MTRS. LYING 050/230 DEG, WITH BOWS PROBABLY SW. UPRIGHT WITH PROMINENT MIDSHIPS STRUCTURE. CHART AS WK 43MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). BR STD. HH091/155/01 20.1.10 HH091/155/01 & SEP 2010/000027978 20.1.10 EXAM'D 20.5.09 IN 5737.101N, 0142.697W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.65 IN GEN DEPTH 53.8MTRS. SCOUR 1.9MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 6MTRS TOWARDS 045 DEGS FROM NE END. LENGTH 107MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT, INTACT. AMEND WK 46MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1904 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AXEL BRONSTOM & SON. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300 NHP. SINGLS SHAFT. PASSAGE NARVIK FOR ROTTERDAM. TORPEDOED BY UC-17. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 37.101 N,1 42.697 W
Malmland on Wreck Map
Malmland Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MALMLAND wreck located?
The MALMLAND wreck is located at coordinates 57 37.101 N,1 42.697 W.
How deep is the MALMLAND and where exactly is it located?
The MALMLAND lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 57 37.101 N,1 42.697 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MALMLAND?
The seabed around the MALMLAND lies at approximately 53 meters deep.
When did the MALMLAND sink?
The MALMLAND sank on Aug 8, 1915.
When was the wreck of the MALMLAND discovered?
The wreck of the MALMLAND was discovered in 1986.
What country did the MALMLAND belong to?
The MALMLAND belonged to SE.
What cargo was the MALMLAND carrying?
The MALMLAND was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.
What was the tonnage of the MALMLAND?
The MALMLAND had a tonnage of 3676 tons.
What type of wreck is the MALMLAND?
The MALMLAND is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW, MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE