Malabar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Malabar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.035 N,7 37.047 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.950583
  • Longitude: -7.617450
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALABAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 145.1 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7976
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2000

Surveying Details

H095/39 15.1.41 H095/39 15.1.41 SUNK IN 495700N, 073700W. (WESTERN APPS LIST). H01001/40 H01001/40 SUNK IN 495700N, 073700W. (TRADE DIVISION LIST & WW2SL). TORPEDOED 60 MILES WNW OF THE BISHOP ROCK, SCILLY ISLES. (DODS). 30.1.78 30.1.78 INS AS NDW IN 495700N, 073700WN. NC 2649. 13.7.99 13.7.99 LISTED AS USC PA 100MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. 13.7.99 13.7.99 LISTED WK PD 90MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON AND HALIFAX TO LONDON AND AVONMOUTH. 5 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2). BUILT IN 1938 BY W HAMILTON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK. TURBINE ENGINES OF 1035 HNP FOR 12 KNOTS. OF CREW OF 75, FIVE KILLED AND TWO WOUNDED. THE REST TOOK TO THE BOATS AND WERE RECOVERED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MALABAR wreck located?

The MALABAR wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.035 N,7 37.047 W.

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

The MALABAR lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.035 N,7 37.047 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MALABAR?

The seabed around the MALABAR lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the MALABAR sink?

The MALABAR sank on Oct 29, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MALABAR discovered?

The wreck of the MALABAR was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MALABAR belong to?

The MALABAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MALABAR carrying?

The MALABAR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MALABAR?

The MALABAR had a tonnage of 7976 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALABAR?

The MALABAR is classified as a steam ship.

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