Hms Nottingham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms nottingham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.003 N,0 11.889 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.483383
  • Longitude: 0.198150
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NOTTINGHAM
Type light cruiser
Flag GB
Length 137.2 m
Width 14.9 m
Tonnage 5400
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2004

Surveying Details

M4322/16 POSN 552930N, 011500W. H2579/76 3.10.85 CAPTAINS OF BOTH HMS NOTTINGHAM AND HMS DUBLIN GAVE SINKING POSN AS 552900N, 001200E. (C LAWSON, 1.10.85). SINKING POSN SHOWN ON CLOSE'S NAVAL WAR IN N.SEA IS 553000N, 003000E, APPROX. (NHB CONFIRM LOG CARDS FOR HMS DUBLIN GIVE SINKING POSN AS 552900N, 001200E, BUT HMS SOUTHAMPTON GAVE 552100N, 001400E). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 52.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 29.003 N,0 11.889 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS NOTTINGHAM wreck located?

The HMS NOTTINGHAM wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.003 N,0 11.889 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NOTTINGHAM?

The seabed around the HMS NOTTINGHAM lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the HMS NOTTINGHAM sink?

The HMS NOTTINGHAM sank on Aug 19, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS NOTTINGHAM discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NOTTINGHAM was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS NOTTINGHAM belong to?

The HMS NOTTINGHAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NOTTINGHAM?

The HMS NOTTINGHAM had a tonnage of 5400 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NOTTINGHAM?

The HMS NOTTINGHAM is classified as a light cruiser.

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