Malmo (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Malmo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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55 32.463 N,12 44.35 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 55.541050
- Longitude: 12.739167
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| Wreck Depth |
8 m
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| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
MALMO (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 1, 1941
|
| Original Detection Year |
1912 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority charts |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck MALMO (POSSIBLY) is located in the Oresund strait between Denmark and Sweden at coordinates 55 32.463 N, 12 44.35 E. This underwater obstruction is officially recorded as a wreck with a least depth of 8 meters. Historically documented through various nautical charts including Danish and Swedish hydrographic surveys, the site has been subject to multiple position revisions, ultimately identified at its current location using WGS84 datum. The wreck site is categorized as a dangerous wreck due to its shallow depth, requiring mariners to exercise caution when navigating these waters near the Denmark-Sweden maritime border.
Surveying Details
WK 7.5MTRS SHOWN IN 553234N, 124433E ON DANISH CHART. - NE 790. 21.9.25 WK 7.9MTRS SHOWN IN 553230N, 124441E ON DANISH 249 [1924 EDN]. - NE 790. SHOWN ON SWEDISH 132 [1926 EDN]. H7569/47 3.11.47 WK 7.9MTRS SHOWN IN 553232N, 124430E [EUR] ON DANISH CHART. - NC 790. 6.9.60 SHOWN ON SWEDISH 921. - NE 790. 7.2.72 WK IN 553236N, 124436E. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.532244B) 15.1.91 SHOWN AS WK 7.5MTRS IN 553232N, 124430E [EUR] ON DANISH 133 [AUG'89 EDN]. - NE 2595. SEP 2015/000312367 14.1.16 SHOWN AS WK 8MTRS IN 5532.463N, 1244.350E [WGD] ON SE4DHWHE. [ED 50.2, DTD 11.12.15]. AMEND AS DW 8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 32.463 N,12 44.35 E
Malmo (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Malmo (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MALMO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The MALMO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 32.463 N,12 44.35 E.
How deep is the MALMO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The MALMO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 32.463 N,12 44.35 E.
How deep is the seabed around the MALMO (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the MALMO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the MALMO (POSSIBLY) sink?
The MALMO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 1, 1941.
When was the wreck of the MALMO (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the MALMO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1912.
What country did the MALMO (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The MALMO (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.
What type of wreck is the MALMO (POSSIBLY)?
The MALMO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
DISCREPANCY WITH SINKING DATE AND WHEN RECORDED