Mallard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mallard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 11.495 N,2 28.592 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.191583
  • Longitude: -2.476533
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALLARD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 38.3 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 213
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1921
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4609/21 INS OBSOLETE WRECK SYMBOL WRECK (1921) IN POSN 561130N, 022830W. H01001/40 POSN 7 MILES EAST 0.5 SOUTH OF MAY ISLAND IN 561130N, 022830W. (TRADE DIVISION LIST DECEMBER 1940 ADDENDUM). 7.11.72 INS AS USCPA 20FMS. NE 1407. 31.8.73 AMEND TO USCPA 36.0MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 1987

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 BY EARLE'S CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W SAYER. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND HORIZINTAL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DYSART FOR ABERDEEN. CAUGHT IN HEAVY WINDS AND FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MALLARD wreck located?

The MALLARD wreck is located at coordinates 56 11.495 N,2 28.592 W.

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

The MALLARD lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 56 11.495 N,2 28.592 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MALLARD?

The seabed around the MALLARD lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the MALLARD sink?

The MALLARD sank on Jul 13, 1921.

When was the wreck of the MALLARD discovered?

The wreck of the MALLARD was discovered in 1921.

What country did the MALLARD belong to?

The MALLARD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MALLARD carrying?

The MALLARD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MALLARD?

The MALLARD had a tonnage of 213 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALLARD?

The MALLARD is classified as a steam ship.

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