Malvina (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Malvina (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.385 N,0 4.748 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.139750
  • Longitude: -0.079133
Wreck Depth 21.48 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALVINA (FWD PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.4 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 32.5
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 172
Tonnage 1244
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0146/39 17.1.50 EXAM'D 14.11.49 IN 540806N, 000442W - 004.75 DEG,7250FT FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD LT HO (WHICH PLOTS 540810N,000442W). SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75 IN GEN DEPTH 89FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 8.12.49). INS AS WK 7FMS 6FT. - NM 2464/49. H4593/59 10.11.59 AMENDED TO WK 7FMS 4FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1200. 21.6.72 AMENDED TO WK 14MTRS. NC 129. 5.12.74 AMENDED TO WK 13MTRS. (CHANGE OF DATUM). NC 129. H1310/86/20 7.8.86 RUMOURED TO HAVE BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL DIVERS AS WK OF UB 107, WITH A SMALL SS, POSSIBLY THE MALVINA, LYING ON TOP OF IT. (B WINFIELD, 26.7.86). SEE 542330N, 002420W & 540930N, 000230W. H1310/87/15 20.5.87 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE MALVINA - NAMEPLATE LOCATED. ALSO CONFIRM THAT THE WK OF GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 107 LIES ON THE SAME SITE - IDENTIFIED BY BY ENGRAVING ON PROPELLER. (SEE [5929]). SITE IS KNOWN LOCALLY AS PORTER, OR PORTA, PACKET FOR REASONS THAT ARE NOT CLEAR. (A GODFREY, 11.3.87). HH090/730/01 18.12.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE,HI 730). NCA. HH100/351/13 30.4.98 LIES IN 540821N, 000444.5W [WGD] BY GPS. LEAST DEPTH 22MTRS. GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. (A C GODFREY & C A RACEY, LTR DTD 14.4.98). INS AS WK 21MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2011/000131153 2.8.11 LOCATED IN 5408.385N, 0004.748W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.48MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 12.7.11 FOR HI 1358). AMEND WK 21.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.10.11 12.10.11 LENGTH 32.5MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 162/352 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). BROKEN WITH S PART LYING 070/250 DEGS.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1879 BY J & G THOMPSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON & EDINBURGH SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 381NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RAMAGE & FERGUSEN LTD, LEITH. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LEITH. TORPEDOED BY UB-104. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK AT ONCE. 14 MEN LOST. (SIBI & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

BROKEN, S PART LIES 070/250 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the MALVINA (FWD PART) wreck located?

The MALVINA (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.385 N,0 4.748 W.

How deep is the MALVINA (FWD PART) and where exactly is it located?

The MALVINA (FWD PART) lies at a depth of about 21.48 meters and is located at coordinates 54 8.385 N,0 4.748 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MALVINA (FWD PART)?

The seabed around the MALVINA (FWD PART) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the MALVINA (FWD PART) sink?

The MALVINA (FWD PART) sank on Aug 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MALVINA (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the MALVINA (FWD PART) was discovered in 1950.

What country did the MALVINA (FWD PART) belong to?

The MALVINA (FWD PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MALVINA (FWD PART) carrying?

The MALVINA (FWD PART) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the MALVINA (FWD PART)?

The MALVINA (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 1244 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALVINA (FWD PART)?

The MALVINA (FWD PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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