Maja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 19 N,5 14.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.316667
  • Longitude: -5.245000
Wreck Depth 76 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAJA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 74.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Shadow Height 12
Tonnage 1420
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1918
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.10.18 M47646 17.10.18 POSN 541800N, 051300W OR 15M E OF ARDGLASS. (BOT). [NO DATE] FOUND BY SONAR CONTACT. (AUBD 318/20, ESCORT GROUP 30). H2112/75 3.2.75 H2112/75 3.2.75 WRECK LOCATED IN 541900N, 051442W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78.8 IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. SEABED OF SOFT GREY MUD AND BROKEN SHELL. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). INS AS WK 76MTRS. - NM 396/75.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2000

Circumstances of loss

EX-NEVA, EX-WESTERN STAR. BUILT IN 1883 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDRERI. AKT. TERTIA, GOTHENBURG. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 169 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR ROCHEFORTH. TORPEDOED BY UB-126. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAJA wreck located?

The MAJA wreck is located at coordinates 54 19 N,5 14.7 W.

How deep is the MAJA and where exactly is it located?

The MAJA lies at a depth of about 76 meters and is located at coordinates 54 19 N,5 14.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAJA?

The seabed around the MAJA lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the MAJA sink?

The MAJA sank on Oct 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MAJA discovered?

The wreck of the MAJA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MAJA belong to?

The MAJA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the MAJA carrying?

The MAJA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAJA?

The MAJA had a tonnage of 1420 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAJA?

The MAJA is classified as a steam ship.

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