St Malo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St malo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 58 N,16 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.966667
  • Longitude: -16.533333
Water Depth 1135 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST MALO
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 116.4 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5779
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.6.78 20.6.78 SUNK IN POSN APPROX 300 MILES W OF THE HEBRIDES. (DODS). 30.7.87 30.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 575800N, 163200W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

CANADIAN GOVERNMENT VESSEL, BUILT 1917 WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-101 WHILST EN-ROUTE ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK TO LIVERPOOL (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the ST MALO wreck located?

The ST MALO wreck is located at coordinates 57 58 N,16 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST MALO?

The seabed around the ST MALO lies at approximately 1135 meters deep.

When did the ST MALO sink?

The ST MALO sank on Oct 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ST MALO discovered?

The wreck of the ST MALO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ST MALO belong to?

The ST MALO belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the ST MALO?

The ST MALO had a tonnage of 5779 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST MALO?

The ST MALO is classified as a steam ship.

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