Maltby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maltby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 30.667 N,11 54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.511117
  • Longitude: 11.900000
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALTBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3977
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 21.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10M SW BY S OF PANTELLERIA, 363040N 115400E APPROX. (DODS & WW1SL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1906 BY ROPNER & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR R ROPNER & CO. ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF FOR MALTA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF PANTELLERIA. FIVE CREW DIED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MALTBY wreck located?

The MALTBY wreck is located at coordinates 36 30.667 N,11 54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALTBY?

The seabed around the MALTBY lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the MALTBY sink?

The MALTBY sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MALTBY discovered?

The wreck of the MALTBY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MALTBY belong to?

The MALTBY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MALTBY?

The MALTBY had a tonnage of 3977 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALTBY?

The MALTBY is classified as a steam ship.

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