Maltby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maltby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.739 N,1 25.347 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.012317
  • Longitude: -1.422450
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALTBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2834
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1899
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1900
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.2.71 WRECKED ON BLACK MIDDENS. (DODS). POSN 550044N, 012515W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. RSDRA2020000019551 13/12/2018 NOT CHARTED ON BA 1934(Edn 22, COR TO 2020)
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1889 BY ROPNER & SONS, STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R ROPNER & CO LTD, W HARTLEYPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 256 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR TABLE BAY. WRECKED ON BLACK MIDDENS, RIVER TYNE. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MALTBY wreck located?

The MALTBY wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.739 N,1 25.347 W.

When did the MALTBY sink?

The MALTBY sank on Dec 7, 1899.

When was the wreck of the MALTBY discovered?

The wreck of the MALTBY was discovered in 1900.

What country did the MALTBY belong to?

The MALTBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MALTBY carrying?

The MALTBY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MALTBY?

The MALTBY had a tonnage of 2834 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALTBY?

The MALTBY is classified as a steam ship.

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