Malini Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Malini Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 40.32 N,104 18.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.672000
  • Longitude: 104.302500
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALINI
Type motor vessel
Length 68 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1278
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3450/39 4.5.39 WK IN 024000N, 1041700E APPROX. (THAI NM 59/39). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. H3450/39 5.8.54 AMEND POSN TO 024020N, 1041812E. (HMS MODESTE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3318/55 22.8.55 AMEND TO WK 17FMS IN 024019N, 1041812E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 6.10.92 SHOWN AS DW IN 024000N, 1041800E ON MALAYSIAN 4508 [1991 EDN]. AMEND TO WK USC 25MTRS IN PREVIOUS POSN. - NM 3077/92. HH517/705/01 18.3.93 LEAST DEPTH 17MTRS. (INDONESIAN NM 56/93). NCA, QUOTES BA NM 3077/92 AS AUTHORITY!. 22.4.93 SHOWN AS WK 31MTRS ON MALAYSIAN 5 [1992 EDN, 1:1250000]. NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED. HH100/351/06 8.6.93 DIVED ON MARCH '93 IN 024025N, 1041822E [?WGD] USING GPS. IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP AND STANDS ABOUT 5MTRS ABOVE SEABED AT HIGHEST POINT. A SNAGGED FISHING NET EXTENDS UPWARDS IN A COLUMN TO WITHIN 7MTRS OF THE SURFACE AND SHOWS ON SONAR. (N CARTER, 7.4.93). NCA YET. 15.10.93 WK 31MTRS SHOWN IN 024020N, 1041815E ON MALAYSIAN 6257 [1992 EDN]. NCA. HH100/351/12 25.11.96 DIVED IN 024015N, 1041813E [WGD] USING GPS. LIES IN 43MTRS OF WATER. IS BADLY BROKEN UP AND RISES LESS THAN 5MTRS FROM THE SEABED. REMAINS ARE HEAVILY ENSHROUDED IN NET. THERE ARE OFTEN SMALL BUOYS AND BAMBOO POLES PLACED THERE BY LOCAL FISHERMEN. (V SKOGLIE). AMEND TO WK USC 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.10.07 SHOWN AS WK USC 23.5MTRS ON MALAYSIAN 625 [DEC '05 EDN CORRECT TO NM 110/06]. NC 3445. SEP 2008/000077389 8.10.08 SHOWN AS WK 31MTRS [17FMS] ON MALAYSIAN 6257 [JUL '07 EDN, 1:50,000]. - NM 6643/08. SEP 2011/000061697 6.5.11 SHOWN AS WK USC 23.5MTRS IN 0240.481N, 10418.212E [WGD] ON MALAYSIAN 625 [2010 EDN]. - NM 2511/11.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION WHILE ON PASSAGE SINGAPORE TO BANGKOK.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP & NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the MALINI wreck located?

The MALINI wreck is located at coordinates 2 40.32 N,104 18.15 E.

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

The MALINI lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 2 40.32 N,104 18.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALINI?

The seabed around the MALINI lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the MALINI sink?

The MALINI sank on Mar 9, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MALINI discovered?

The wreck of the MALINI was discovered in 1939.

What was the tonnage of the MALINI?

The MALINI had a tonnage of 1278 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALINI?

The MALINI is classified as a motor vessel.

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