Maloja 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maloja 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.869 N,1 18.126 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.081150
  • Longitude: 1.302100
Wreck Depth 13.9 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALOJA 1
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 167.6 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 133
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 12431
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3211/17 26.5.17 H3211/17 & H4253/17 26.5.17 WK IN 510505N, 011845E. DISPERSED TO 45FT. (TH, 1917). INS WK 45FT. - FNM 439/17. H7393/30 12.11.30 H7393/30 12.11.30 AREA NOT COMPLETELY SWEPT, BUT A WK WAS LOCATED 157DEGS, 3C FROM CHARTED POSN. (HMS KELLETT, 1.11.30). H998/37 7.6.36 H998/37 & H3676/36 7.6.36 WK IN 510453N, 011814E USING HSA, PRESUMED TO BE 'MALOJA'. FOULED WITH OROPESA ON 29.5.36. DRIFT SWEPT. LEAST DEPTH 41FT. (HMS KELLETT, 29.5.36). NCA YET. H998/37 8.10.37 H998/37 8.10.37 AN AREA WITH RADIUS APPROX 3C ROUND 510505N, 011845E WAS SWEPT BY OROPESA TO A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 9FMS. NO TRACE OF WK WAS FOUND BY SWEEP OR ECHO. (HMS KELLETT, 20.3.37). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 5FT IN 510453N, 011814E. - NM 1791/37. H998/37 28.1.60 H998/37 28.1.60 CHAIN SWEEP 6.11.59 IN 510458N, 011818E. LEAST DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 65-68FT [LWST]. GROUND SCOUR ON W OF 73FT. G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S LAID CLOSE SE. (TH, 3.12.59 & TH NM 93/59). INS G CAN LT BUOY CLOSE SE OF WK. - NM 3191/59. H5824/60 2.3.61 H5824/60 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 43FT. POSN BY HSA NOT NOTED. (HMS SCOTT, 15.3.60). AMEND POSN SLIGHTLY. BR STD. H2118/61 26.6.63 H2118/61 26.6.63 DISPERSAL CONTRACT PLACED. (TH, 19.6.63). H899/64 4.3.64 H899/64 4.3.64 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - TNM 481/64. H899/64 26.11.64 H899/64 26.11.64 CHAIN SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. DISPERSAL HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, BUOY MARKING WK WAS REMOVED. (TH, 12.11.64). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT & DELETE BUOY. - NM 2239/64. 4.11.69 4.11.69 REQUEST TO PURCHASE BY FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO TO BOT. (BOT, TELECON). 7.9.73 7.9.73 AMEND TO SW 13.2MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 11.8.78 H4199/78 11.8.78 LOCATED ON 1.11.77 IN 510451N, 011818E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 155MTRS, BUT SHADOW NOT WELL DEFINED. APPEARS LARGELY DISPERSED & FAIRLY WELL COVERED WITH SAND. E/S TRACE LOOKS VERY LIKE A SANDWAVE. LYING 040/220DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 14.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/711/01 28.1.97 HH090/711/01 28.1.97 EXAM'D 8.8.96 IN 510453N, 011808E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 13.4, FOUL 13.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.7 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 170MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 711). NOT FULLY SWEPT. AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/921/01 28.11.00 HH090/921/01 28.11.00 EXAM'D 14.10.00 IN 5104.877N, 0118.138E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.8, FOUL 13.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.4 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 155MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE, PROMINENT WK. PARTIALLY BURIED, BUT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE STANDING PROUD OF THE SEABED. (NP 1016, HI 921). AMEND TO SW 12.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 239/01. 3.2.11 3.2.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5104.869N, 0118.126E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.92MTRS. LENGTH 133MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. HULL MAINLY INTACT WITH AREA BEHIND BOW OBSCURED BY A SANDWAVE. SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). BOWS SW. AMEND WK 13.9MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2011

Circumstances of loss

26.2.16 BUILT IN 1916 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TH EPENINSULAR & ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. TWIN QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 1164 NHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BOMBAY. A BRAND-NEW SHIP, SHE LEFT LONDON ON 26.2.16 AND STRUCK A MINE ON 27.2.16. 78 CREW & 44 PASSENGERS LOST. THE CANDIAN LINER EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM ATTEMPTED TO ASSIST BUT WAS HERSELF MINED AND LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOW SW

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FAQ

Where is the MALOJA 1 wreck located?

The MALOJA 1 wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.869 N,1 18.126 E.

How deep is the MALOJA 1 and where exactly is it located?

The MALOJA 1 lies at a depth of about 13.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.869 N,1 18.126 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALOJA 1?

The seabed around the MALOJA 1 lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MALOJA 1 sink?

The MALOJA 1 sank on Feb 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MALOJA 1 discovered?

The wreck of the MALOJA 1 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MALOJA 1 belong to?

The MALOJA 1 belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MALOJA 1 carrying?

The MALOJA 1 was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MALOJA 1?

The MALOJA 1 had a tonnage of 12431 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALOJA 1?

The MALOJA 1 is classified as a steam ship.

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