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
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.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

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).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW, MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE

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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.

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