Majorka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Majorka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 34.058 N,5 13.827 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.567633
  • Longitude: -5.230450
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAJORKA
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 78.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 1684
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H5029/17 18.8.17 MAST SHOWING 6FT AT LW IN 583400N, 051340W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - FNM 526/17. 18.8.17 ALSO REPORTED 8 MILES SW OF CAPE WRATH. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). PLOTS IN 582800N, 051700W. H6997/29 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 2.7.74 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2635. H1270/81 14.1.81 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 30MTRS (USC DEPTH RE-ASSESSED). BR STD. H2883/83 13.8.84 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 159). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. HH100/351/13 5.10.98 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED IN 583405.2N, 051344.8W [OGB]. BELL HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/14 5.8.99 DIVED IN 5834.089N, 0513.745W [WGD] USING GPS. ALMOST TOTALLY FLAT TO THE SEABED. RISES ONLY 2MTRS. E/S CONTACT IS POOR AND POSN ONLY GIVEN BY PROFUSE FISH LIFE. LIES IN 54MTRS. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTD DTD 24.7.99). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY R DUNCAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K BRUUSGAARD. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS & WW1SL).

General Comments

HEIGHT BY DIVER, ALMOST TOTALLY FLAT TO SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 34.058 N,5 13.827 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAJORKA wreck located?

The MAJORKA wreck is located at coordinates 58 34.058 N,5 13.827 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAJORKA?

The seabed around the MAJORKA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the MAJORKA sink?

The MAJORKA sank on Aug 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MAJORKA discovered?

The wreck of the MAJORKA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MAJORKA belong to?

The MAJORKA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the MAJORKA?

The MAJORKA had a tonnage of 1684 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAJORKA?

The MAJORKA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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