Malachite Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Malachite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 41.168 N,0 1.68 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.686133
- Longitude: 0.028000
|
| Wreck Depth |
22.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
28 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MALACHITE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
59.5 m |
| Width |
9.5 m |
| Sonar Length |
60 |
| Shadow Height |
5.6 |
| Orientation |
90 |
| Tonnage |
718 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 23, 1914
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1914 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority charts |
| Markers |
ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 6 SEC, CLOSE S |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 23, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H2255/52 23.1.53 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, SHOWN IN 494108N, 000147E ON FR CHART. CHART AS DW. LC 2146. H5757/55 26.10.55 DW SHOWN IN 494108N, 000147E ON FR CHART. - NM 2500/55. H371/59 11.2.59 WK, LEAST DEPTH 21.5MTRS [12FMS], IN 494111N, 000144E. (PARIS NM 58 48 23). - NM 181/59. H6131/59 29.1.60 WK 21.5MTRS IN 494111N, 000144E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2612. H1271/79 28.10.80 WK OF UNKNOWN COASTER, LEAST DEPTH 21.5MTRS [11FMS], IN 494114N, 000147E. GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LOCATED BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1976). BR STD. H1311/88 24.10.88 H1311/88 & H1271/83 24.10.88 WK IN 494112N, 000118E. IDENTIFIED AS THE 'MALACHITE'. CARGO HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY SALVAGED. (G ROSE, 14.10.88). FR WK RECORDS NO.18090018 INDICATES LEAST DEPTH 22.5MTRS IN 494113N, 000146E [EUR]. AMEND TO WK 22.5MTRS [12FMS] IN 494113N, 000146E. G/S 9.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 22.5MTRS IN 494114N, 000145E [EUR] ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. WK 22.6MTRS IN 494113.5N, 000145.5E. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. HT ABOVE SEABED 5.6MTRS. LOCATED BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090018). NE 2146. 13.6.07 EXAM'D 2001. ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE MISSING OTHER THAN PART OF A MAST AT THE FWD END. PROP DETACHED DURING SALVAGE. LIES E/W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). NCA. 17.6.11 SHOWN IN 4941.168N, 0001.680E [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOY 'DA', FL(2) 6 SEC, CLOSE S ON BA 2146 [EDN 2 DTD 25.10.07].
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY UB-21 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE 4M N BY W FROM CAPE LA HEVE. (WW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 41.168 N,0 1.68 E
Malachite on Wreck Map
Malachite Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MALACHITE wreck located?
The MALACHITE wreck is located at coordinates 49 41.168 N,0 1.68 E.
How deep is the MALACHITE and where exactly is it located?
The MALACHITE lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 41.168 N,0 1.68 E.
How deep is the seabed around the MALACHITE?
The seabed around the MALACHITE lies at approximately 28 meters deep.
When did the MALACHITE sink?
The MALACHITE sank on Nov 23, 1914.
When was the wreck of the MALACHITE discovered?
The wreck of the MALACHITE was discovered in 1914.
What country did the MALACHITE belong to?
The MALACHITE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MALACHITE carrying?
The MALACHITE was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.
What was the tonnage of the MALACHITE?
The MALACHITE had a tonnage of 718 tons.
What type of wreck is the MALACHITE?
The MALACHITE is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
SUPERSTRUCTURE MISSING