Malmi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Malmi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 48.854 N,20 20.925 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.814233
  • Longitude: 20.348750
Wreck Depth 167 m
Water Depth 174 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name MALMI
Type motor vessel
Flag FI
Length 120.7 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4982
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1979
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2024

Surveying Details

H2491/72 11.12.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 584800N, 202100E, ABOUT 40M NE OF GOTSKA SANDON. (LL, 8.12.79). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H3144/69 14.2.80 REPD SUNK IN 584900N, 202048E, MARKED BY 2 ORANGE UNLIT BUOYS. (SWEDISH NM 115(T)/80 & FINNISH NM 91(T)/80). NCA. 14.3.90 SHOWN AS NDW IN 584906N, 202054E ON RUSSIAN 1150 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 21.10.96 NOW SHOWN AS NDW IN 584900N, 202042E ON ESTONIAN 511. NE 2222. SEP 2010/000109584 12.8.10 WK 168MTRS SHOWN IN 5848.854N, 2020.925E ON SE3CI9U8 [EDN 4.0]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1958 BY HALL, RUSSELL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POLTTOAINE OSUUKUNTA. PASSAGE GDANSK FOR KOVERHAR. SANK QUICKLY AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. 14 OF 28 CREW LOST. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MALMI wreck located?

The MALMI wreck is located at coordinates 58 48.854 N,20 20.925 E.

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

The MALMI lies at a depth of about 167 meters and is located at coordinates 58 48.854 N,20 20.925 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALMI?

The seabed around the MALMI lies at approximately 174 meters deep.

When did the MALMI sink?

The MALMI sank on Dec 6, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MALMI discovered?

The wreck of the MALMI was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MALMI belong to?

The MALMI belonged to FI.

What cargo was the MALMI carrying?

The MALMI was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the MALMI?

The MALMI had a tonnage of 4982 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALMI?

The MALMI is classified as a motor vessel.

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