Captain Niko Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Captain niko Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 32.723 N,2 35.53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.545383
  • Longitude: -2.592167
Wreck Depth 18.9 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPTAIN NIKO
Type motor vessel
Flag SO
Length 140.2 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6680
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1973
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3635/71 4.6.73 H3635/71 4.6.73 7.5.73 SUNK 290DEGS, 4.5M FROM PLAT LT. (HBR MASTER, GUERNSEY). INS AS WK 10FMS 2FT IN 333.5DEGS, 5942MTRS [3.2M] FROM MARTELLO TWR NO 11 [492955N, 023317W APPROX]. - NM 1150/73. 14.5.73 14.5.73 LOCATED BY THV STELLA IN 493247N, 023520W. A DIVER HAS CONFIRMED THAT VESSEL IS LYING ON HER SIDE. (LLOYDS VOL.212). H3635/73 15.5.73 H3635/73 15.5.73 POSN 493247N, 023527W [EUR]. POSN BY DECCA. LIES ON SIDE WITH LEAST DEPTH 62FT. (GUERNSEY STATES BOARD, 10.5.73). BR STD. H3635/73 4.6.73 H3635/73 4.6.73 AMENDED TO WK 18.9MTRS. NC 807 & NC 3654. H1286/80/259 21.6.82 H1286/80/259 21.6.82 LIES ON STBD SIDE, BROKEN IN HALF FORWARD OF BRIDGE. IS BASICALLY INTACT WITH LEAST DEPTH 66FT IN GEN DEPTH 150FT. (T E WATSON, 26.8.80). NCA. HH100/351/04 7.6.91 HH100/351/04 7.6.91 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. BEING FISHED BY LOCAL FV SO WK NOT DIVED. NO E/S DEPTH OF LESS THAN 35MTRS OBTAINED. (LT P A HUNTER, PORTSMOUTH E RN SUB AQUA CLUB, 24.5.91). NCA. 13.5.04 13.5.04 WGD POSN: 4932.723N, 0235.530W. NE 3654. 28.7.10 28.7.10 LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE, STERN BROKEN OFF & HULL COLLAPSING. (DIVER MAGAZINE AUG '10)
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY OHN COCKERILL SA, HOBOKEN, BELGIUM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES SONIMAR SA. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR ALEXANDRIA. CARGO SHIFTED IN GALE-FORCE WEATHER. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND TAKEN IN TOW BY M SUPPLY V TENDER TURBOT. LIST CONTINUED TO WORSEN AND VESSEL SANK. ONE MAN LOST WHILE MANNING LIFEBOATS. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 32.723 N,2 35.53 W
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FAQ

Where is the CAPTAIN NIKO wreck located?

The CAPTAIN NIKO wreck is located at coordinates 49 32.723 N,2 35.53 W.

How deep is the CAPTAIN NIKO and where exactly is it located?

The CAPTAIN NIKO lies at a depth of about 18.9 meters and is located at coordinates 49 32.723 N,2 35.53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPTAIN NIKO?

The seabed around the CAPTAIN NIKO lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the CAPTAIN NIKO sink?

The CAPTAIN NIKO sank on May 5, 1973.

When was the wreck of the CAPTAIN NIKO discovered?

The wreck of the CAPTAIN NIKO was discovered in 1973.

What country did the CAPTAIN NIKO belong to?

The CAPTAIN NIKO belonged to SO.

What cargo was the CAPTAIN NIKO carrying?

The CAPTAIN NIKO was carrying chemicals,gas.

What was the tonnage of the CAPTAIN NIKO?

The CAPTAIN NIKO had a tonnage of 6680 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPTAIN NIKO?

The CAPTAIN NIKO is classified as a motor vessel.

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