Fort St Nicolas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort st nicolas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 33.069 N,14 36.937 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.551150
  • Longitude: 14.615617
Water Depth 765 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FORT ST NICOLAS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7150
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2021

Surveying Details

15.6.68 SANK IN 403400N, 143700E APPROX. NCA. 17.5.71 WK SHOWN IN 403430N, 144240E ON USHO BC 53020. NCA. 16.6.99 NDW SHOWN IN 4033.12N, 1437.00E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 10 [1998 EDN] & LARGER SCALE ITALIAN 132. TOO DEEP TO CHART. 26.4.11 SHOWN IN 4033.169N, 1436.982E [WGD] ON IT400132 [EDN 1.21]. SEP 2016/000198404 8.11.16 SHOWN AS NDW IN 4033.066N, 1436.941E [WGD] ON ITALIAN 10. (EDN 2, DTD APRIL 2016). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY BURRARD DRY DOCK CO LTD, NORTH VANCOUVER, CANADA AS A MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT SHIP. PASSAGE NAPLES FOR SALERNO. SUNK BY U-410. NO LIVES LOST. (BRITAIN'S SEA WAR, DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT ST NICOLAS wreck located?

The FORT ST NICOLAS wreck is located at coordinates 40 33.069 N,14 36.937 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT ST NICOLAS?

The seabed around the FORT ST NICOLAS lies at approximately 765 meters deep.

When did the FORT ST NICOLAS sink?

The FORT ST NICOLAS sank on Feb 15, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FORT ST NICOLAS discovered?

The wreck of the FORT ST NICOLAS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the FORT ST NICOLAS belong to?

The FORT ST NICOLAS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT ST NICOLAS carrying?

The FORT ST NICOLAS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FORT ST NICOLAS?

The FORT ST NICOLAS had a tonnage of 7150 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT ST NICOLAS?

The FORT ST NICOLAS is classified as a steam ship.

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