Malmesbury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Malmesbury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 54.717 S,17 50.45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.911950
  • Longitude: 17.840833
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALMESBURY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 16 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 5173
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 1961
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2010

Surveying Details

H7999/30 2.12.30 H7999/30 2.12.30 ST CONSPIC IN 325443S, 175027E OR 320.5DEGS, 3.51M FROM CONSPIC WHITE HOUSE SITUATED CLOSE E OF HOSPITAL RK. FORE PART HAS BROKEN FROM MIDSHIPS BUT AFTER PART WITH MAIN MAST STANDING FORMS A PROMINENT MARK TO VESSELS BOUND N OR S. (HMSAS PROTEA). - NM 2045/30. H7999/30 14.4.31 H7999/30 14.4.31 STRANDED WRECK HAS BROKEN UP. (HMSAS PROTEA). EXPUNGED. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 687/31. H894/33 8.2.33 H894/33 8.2.33 NOT SHOWN ON E3575. NC 1232. H3617/59 21.3.61 H3617/59 21.3.61 QUERY WITH SOUTH AFRICA H.O. REF THIS WRECK. NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY R.DUNCAN & CO. WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 510NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAPPER, ALEXANDER & CO. PASSAGE BARRY FOR TABLE BAY. WAS WRECKED ON JACOB REEF LOCALLY KNOWN AS SOLDIERS REEF, NEAR ST.HELENA BAY. (DODS & H7999/30)

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FAQ

Where is the MALMESBURY wreck located?

The MALMESBURY wreck is located at coordinates 32 54.717 S,17 50.45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALMESBURY?

The seabed around the MALMESBURY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MALMESBURY sink?

The MALMESBURY sank on Sep 9, 1930.

When was the wreck of the MALMESBURY discovered?

The wreck of the MALMESBURY was discovered in 1930.

What country did the MALMESBURY belong to?

The MALMESBURY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MALMESBURY?

The MALMESBURY had a tonnage of 5173 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALMESBURY?

The MALMESBURY is classified as a steam ship.

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