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
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].
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2019

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY UB-21 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE 4M N BY W FROM CAPE LA HEVE. (WW1SL).

General Comments

SUPERSTRUCTURE MISSING

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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.

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