Maja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 42.442 N,5 15.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.707367
  • Longitude: -5.260550
Wreck Depth 57.76 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAJA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 137.5 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 170
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 95
Tonnage 8181
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1945
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 20, 2025

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 534000N, 051400W, APPROX. (WW2SL). H109/45 H109/45 POSN 534230N, 051400W PA. LENGTH 200FT, BEAM 53FT, HEIGHT 70FT. OIL SLICK. (W APPS LIST). 4.3.45 SONAR CONTACT. REPORTED LENGTH 400FT, HT 50FT, LIGHT OIL. (AUBD 319/254, EG 24, 4.3.45). 7.11.78 7.11.78 INS AS WKPA 53 MTRS. NC 1411. H4466/81 11.4.84 H4466/81 11.4.84 EXAM'D 16.5.83 IN 534226N, 051535W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP] LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 170MTRS. LYING 095/275 DEG, APPARENTLY EITHER UPSIDE DOWN OR ON STBD SIDE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 95). BR STD. RSDRA2025000205971 27.02.2025 EXAM'D 27.02.2025; WRECK LOCATED IN 5342.442N, 0515.633W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.76MTRS. MOSTLY INTACT WK, RESTING UPSIDE DOWN ON LEVEL SEAFLOOR. (HI1884, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY 2025). AMEND WK 57.76MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 1055.

General Comments

Mostly intact shipwreck resting upside down on level seafloor

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FAQ

Where is the MAJA wreck located?

The MAJA wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.442 N,5 15.633 W.

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

The MAJA lies at a depth of about 57.76 meters and is located at coordinates 53 42.442 N,5 15.633 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAJA?

The seabed around the MAJA lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the MAJA sink?

The MAJA sank on Jan 15, 1945.

When was the wreck of the MAJA discovered?

The wreck of the MAJA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MAJA belong to?

The MAJA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAJA?

The MAJA had a tonnage of 8181 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAJA?

The MAJA is classified as a tanker.

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