Malvina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Malvina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 49.94 N,5 5.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.832333
  • Longitude: -5.084833
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALVINA
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 112
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1916
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS IN 485000N, 050500W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585142. NC 2644. 27.2.09 SHOWN IN 4849.940N, 0505.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR BORDEAUX. SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE, 15M OFF USHANT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MALVINA wreck located?

The MALVINA wreck is located at coordinates 48 49.94 N,5 5.09 W.

How deep is the MALVINA and where exactly is it located?

The MALVINA lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 48 49.94 N,5 5.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MALVINA?

The seabed around the MALVINA lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the MALVINA sink?

The MALVINA sank on Nov 25, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MALVINA discovered?

The wreck of the MALVINA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the MALVINA belong to?

The MALVINA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MALVINA?

The MALVINA had a tonnage of 112 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALVINA?

The MALVINA is classified as a sailing vessel.