Maloja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maloja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 14.2 N,9 46.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.236667
  • Longitude: 9.769167
Water Depth 410 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MALOJA
Type steam ship
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1788
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 431412N, 094609E APPROX. (LLWW2 & WW2SL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY S P AUSTIN & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SWISS SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE LISBON FOR GENOA. WAS BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, AND THEN TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A SUBMARINE NEAR AJACCIO, CORSICA. CREW OF 23, THREE LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the MALOJA wreck located?

The MALOJA wreck is located at coordinates 43 14.2 N,9 46.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALOJA?

The seabed around the MALOJA lies at approximately 410 meters deep.

When did the MALOJA sink?

The MALOJA sank on Sep 7, 1943.

When was the wreck of the MALOJA discovered?

The wreck of the MALOJA was discovered in 1943.

What was the tonnage of the MALOJA?

The MALOJA had a tonnage of 1788 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALOJA?

The MALOJA is classified as a steam ship.

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