Malta Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Malta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.158 N,5 42.203 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.135967
  • Longitude: -5.703383
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 92 m
Width 12 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 2244
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1889
Bottom Texture Boulder
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2012

Surveying Details

23.4.99 GPS POSN GIVEN AS 5008.13N, 0542.42W [DATUM NOT STATED]. GEN DEPTH 8-15MTRS. WRECKAGE IN KELP AND SAND PATCHES AMONG BOULDERS. BOW IN 8MTRS, STERN IN 15MTRS. HEAVILY SALVAGED. (DIVER MAGAZINE APRIL 1999). NCA. 11.19.00 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS FOUL PA. BR STD. 5.3.01 LIES IN 5008.158N, 0542.203W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (K HEATH, TELECON). NCA. STS. HH100/351/18 27.2.02 REPORTED TO BE IN APPROX 5008.133N, 0542.337W [WGD]. NOT DIVED. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 24.2.02) NCA. 6.1.12 NOT LOCATED 21.11.10 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1865 BY G & J THOMPSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CUNARD SS CO. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 212 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. RAN ASHORE IN DENSE FOG UNDER CLIFFS OF KENIDJACK CASTLE. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR GENOA & VENICE.

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FAQ

Where is the MALTA wreck located?

The MALTA wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.158 N,5 42.203 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MALTA?

The seabed around the MALTA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MALTA sink?

The MALTA sank on Oct 15, 1889.

When was the wreck of the MALTA discovered?

The wreck of the MALTA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the MALTA belong to?

The MALTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MALTA carrying?

The MALTA was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MALTA?

The MALTA had a tonnage of 2244 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALTA?

The MALTA is classified as a steam ship.

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