Maja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.01 N,5 35.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.166833
  • Longitude: -5.584333
Water Depth 27 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
Tonnage 1420
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2009

Surveying Details

H6391/19 H6391/19 [NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS PA 541000N, 053500W. INS ON BA 45, 1824A & 1825A. 1925 AMEND TO DW. NE'S 1825A & 1824A. H5331/53 25.8.53 H5331/53 25.8.53 AMEND DWPA. NC 45. H3562/69 29.11.72 H3562/69 29.11.72 NOT FOUND AFTER SEARCH WITHIN 4M SQUARE CENTRED ON CHARTED POSN USING DCS3. SEABED CONSISTS OF VERY SOFT MUD SO PROBABLY SWALLOWED UP. (HMS FOX, ROS DT 24.11.72). DELETE. AMEND TO DEAD. - NM 2319/72.

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).

General Comments

SEE WK NO.5075

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FAQ

Where is the MAJA wreck located?

The MAJA wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.01 N,5 35.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAJA?

The seabed around the MAJA lies at approximately 27 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 1919.

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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