Majorca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Majorca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.143 N,2 57.547 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.335717
  • Longitude: -2.959117
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAJORCA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 50.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 11.1
Orientation 44
Tonnage 493
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1982
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2003

Surveying Details

H1270/80 28.9.82 H1270/80 28.9.82 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN POSN 101 DEG, 20 MILES FROM BERRY HEAD. (BRIXHAM MRSC, TLX DTD 18.9.80). 18.9.80 SUNK IN 501948N, 015800W. (NITON RADIO. 18.9.80). INS AS USCPA 25MTRS. - NM 2540/82. 23.9.82 NOT FOUND BY THV PATRICIA DESPITE EXTENSIVE SEARCH OF AREA. (TH, TLX DTD 23.9.82). HH100/351/07 15.7.93 HH100/351/07 15.7.93 DIVED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN 502010N, 025747W. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED, BELL AND ARTIFACTS RECOVERED. LIES UPRIGHT AND COMPLETE WITH BOW TO NE. COMPLETELY COVERED WITH NETS. (C DAVIES, 23.6.93). AMEND TO USC 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2645/93. HH090/961/01 8.12.03 HH090/961/01 8.12.03 EXAM'D 13.7.03 IN 5020.143N, 0257.547W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.6 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.1MTRS. LIES 044/224 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 044 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 6MTRS TOWARDS 130 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 43MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-IDA, EX-MAJORCA. BUILT IN 1957 BY GEBR COOPS NV, HOOGEAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHENANDOAH TRANSPORT. OIL ENGINE OF 395BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR TEIGNMOUTH. TOOK SEVERE LIST AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN GOOD CONDITIONS. CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BOW NE

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FAQ

Where is the MAJORCA wreck located?

The MAJORCA wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.143 N,2 57.547 W.

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

The MAJORCA lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.143 N,2 57.547 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAJORCA?

The seabed around the MAJORCA lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the MAJORCA sink?

The MAJORCA sank on Sep 18, 1982.

When was the wreck of the MAJORCA discovered?

The wreck of the MAJORCA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the MAJORCA belong to?

The MAJORCA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MAJORCA carrying?

The MAJORCA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAJORCA?

The MAJORCA had a tonnage of 493 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAJORCA?

The MAJORCA is classified as a carrier.

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