Hms Niger (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms niger (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.244 N,1 26.373 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.220733
  • Longitude: 1.439550
Wreck Depth 11.28 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY)
Type torpedo boat
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Sonar Length 75.66
Sonar Width 19.67
Shadow Height 2.28
Orientation 42
Tonnage 810
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1914
Scour Dimensions 067.9,010.3,14.4,042.0
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6657/16 8.11.16 CHARTED AS WK 46FT IN 511315N, 012615E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 521/16. H2234/71 2.2.71 NOT LOCATED AFTER CLOSE INVESTIGATION. (SOISS, 1970). DELETED. LC 1828. H4453/72 18.4.79 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC SONAR SWEEP. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). H1938/78 23.3.81 CONSIDERED TO BE SEPARATE 'UNKNOWN' WK AND PART OF 'JACOB LUCKENBACH' [SEE WK [13761] IN 511310N, 012631.5E]. EXAM'D 10/11.11.80 IN 511312N 012629E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.9MTRS. NO FOUL OBTAINED [WK CLOSE SE FOULED AT 9.6MTRS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.8 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, BEAM 22MTRS. LYING 040/220DEGS. SMALL PIECE OF WKGE, HT 1.8MTRS, LIES 15MTRS NW OF MAIN WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). [POSSIBLY WK OF HMS NIGER]. CHART AS SW 9.9MTRS IN 511312N, 012629E. R/P H1310/84/23 12.9.84 WELL BROKEN UP. (EAST KENT MARITIME TRUST, 23.7.84). HH090/647/01 1.2.96 EXAM'D 12.9.95 IN 511313.6N, 012629.5E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.0 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. MEDIUM MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. NOT SWEPT DUE TO FISHING FLOATS. (NP 1016, HI 647). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN 511313.5N, 012629.5E. BR STD. SEP 2019/000022679 27.6.19 EXAM'D 3.5.19; IN 5113.244N, 0126.373E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13.77MTRS, LENGTH 75.66MTRS, WIDTH 19.67MTRS, HT 2.28MTRS, ORIENTATION 042 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 67.95MTRS, WIDTH 10.32MTRS, 14.43MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 042 DEGS. WK HEAVILY DEGRADED. DEBRIS FIELD; LENGTH 8.6MTRS WITH 1 or 2 OBJECTS LOCATED 8 MTRS TO LEFT OF WK.(CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND DW 11.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK, WHILE AT ANCHOR, BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 12.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 13.244 N,1 26.373 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.244 N,1 26.373 E.

How deep is the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 11.28 meters and is located at coordinates 51 13.244 N,1 26.373 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 11, 1914.

When was the wreck of the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 810 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS NIGER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a torpedo boat.

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