Malrix (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Malrix (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.062 N,0 48.743 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.484367
  • Longitude: 0.812383
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALRIX (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 703
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2007

Surveying Details

H01143/40 H01143/40 & H0215/41 DW IN 512900N, 004827E [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 285/41. H0215/41 12.2.40 H0215/41 12.2.40 G CAN BUOY LAID 100FT N OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - TNM 346/41. H01167/41 7.10.41 H01167/41 7.10.41 BUOY INSERTED ON CHARTS. - FNM 2342/41. H0215/41 2.11.42 H0215/41 2.11.42 VESSEL SALVAGED IN TWO PARTS, STERN LIFTED INSHORE ON 22.9.42 & FORE SECTION ON 17.10.42. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) DELETE. - NM 2409/42. HH244/351/01 8.1.91 HH244/351/01 8.1.91 SMALL SCOUR LOCATED 1.11.88 IN 512902N, 004850.5E. NOT TO BE CHARTED. (PLA WK NO.343/77). NCA. RSDRA2022000237948 14.11.22 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA MAIN SURVEY 343 13.05.22. NOT LOCATED IN SURVEY DATA. (BDC H525.2 BASED ON PLA MAIN SURVEY 343 DTD 13.05.22). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF SOUTHEND, NORE LTV BEARING 081DEGS, 1.75M. PASSAGE HULL FOR LONDON. 8 OF 12 CREW LOST. SALVAGED AND BOUGHT ASHORE IN 3 PARTS IN 1942. (LL WW2)

General Comments

SCOUR ONLY

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FAQ

Where is the MALRIX (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MALRIX (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.062 N,0 48.743 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALRIX (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MALRIX (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the MALRIX (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MALRIX (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MALRIX (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MALRIX (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MALRIX (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MALRIX (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MALRIX (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MALRIX (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MALRIX (POSSIBLY)?

The MALRIX (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 703 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALRIX (POSSIBLY)?

The MALRIX (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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