Malka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Malka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.08 N,2 14.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.051333
  • Longitude: -2.243667
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALKA
Type motor vessel
Flag IL
Length 72.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 160
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2010

Surveying Details

H3635/71 30.1.75 H3635/71 30.1.75 SANK 18 MILES N FROM CASQUETS. ALL SAVED. (WYKE REGIS CG). SANK 013 DEG, 20 MILES FROM CASQUETS. (LL, VOL 219). INS AS USCPA 20FMS IN 500245N, 021545W. BR STD. 9,8,78 AMEND TO USCPA 50MTRS. NE 2454. 22.1.80 22.1.80 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 79]. NCA. 20.9.88 20.9.88 SHOWN AS USCPA 50MTRS ON FRENCH 6940 [1982]. HH090/496/01 10.8.90 HH090/496/01 10.8.90 EXAM'D 11.5.90 IN 500304.8N, 021437.2W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.7 IN GEN DEPTH 61.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS, APPROX. LIES 160/340 DEG, BROKEN AT CENTRAL SECTION WITH BOW AND STERN SECTIONS STANDING PROMINENT. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED OVER S SECTION. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO WK 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/13 15.1.98 HH100/351/13 15.1.98 IDENTIFIED AS 'MALKA' BY THE BELL. WK LIES ON STBD SIDE. STERN SECTION AND BOW SECTION INTACT. MIDSHIP SECTION (HOLDS) JUST BROKEN AND TWISTED PLATES. (A DUNSTER).

Circumstances of loss

EX-OOSTERHAUT. CAPSIZED AND SANK IN BAD WEATHER. PASSAGE DELFZYL FOR AVEIRO. CARGO SALT.

General Comments

BOW & STERN INTACT, MIDSHIPS COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the MALKA wreck located?

The MALKA wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.08 N,2 14.62 W.

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

The MALKA lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.08 N,2 14.62 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MALKA?

The seabed around the MALKA lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the MALKA sink?

The MALKA sank on Jan 20, 1975.

When was the wreck of the MALKA discovered?

The wreck of the MALKA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MALKA belong to?

The MALKA belonged to IL.

What cargo was the MALKA carrying?

The MALKA was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the MALKA?

The MALKA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALKA?

The MALKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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