Malta Wreck

Field Value
Malta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 10.916 N,73 59.892 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.181940
  • Longitude: -73.998200
Reported Year 1885
Name MALTA
Type schooner
Flag England
Length 74.2 m
Width 12 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 1611
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo silver, sand, stone,barrels
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1885

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED

General Comments

AKA: Queen of the South; Milford Haven, Owner: W T Dixon, Year Built: 1852, Where Built: London, England, Construction: Iron, Home Port: Liverpool, England, Departure Port: Antwerp, Belgium, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: John Moulton, Crew: 24, Lives Lost: 1, Ship Value: $50,000, Cargo Value: $28,000, USLSS Station: Shark River, Spring Lake, Squan Beach, Misc Information: #25121; Total loss

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FAQ

Where is the MALTA wreck located?

The MALTA wreck is located at coordinates 40 10.916 N,73 59.892 W.

When did the MALTA sink?

The MALTA sank on Nov 23, 1885.

What country did the MALTA belong to?

The MALTA belonged to England.

What cargo was the MALTA carrying?

The MALTA was carrying silver, sand, stone,barrels.

What was the tonnage of the MALTA?

The MALTA had a tonnage of 1611 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALTA?

The MALTA is classified as a schooner.

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