Hms Nubian (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms nubian (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.035 N,1 38.895 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.150583
  • Longitude: 1.648250
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Tonnage 1062
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2008

Surveying Details

27.10.16 BOW WRECKED 27.10.16 BY TORPEDO FROM GERMAN DESTROYER. (COLLEDGE). NCA. POSN 510900N, 013900E FOR FILING ONLY. H4667/70 4.1.71 SWEPT OVER CHARTED POSN BY SONAR - N TO S 500YDS W, S TO N 500YDS E, E TO W 600YDS N & W TO E 400YDS S OF CHARTED POSN. NO CONTACTS. (HMS BEAGLE, H525 156/70 13.10.70). H1928/71 27.1.71 AS ABOVE. (HMS BEAGLE). H2350/85 8.12.86 NOTHING FOUND. (NP 1016, HI 317A). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/159/01 25.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED OFF FOLKESTONE. BOW ONLY SUNK BY GERMAN DESTROYER. BOW HALF OF VESSEL 'ZULU', SUNK 510400N, 020300E, WAS JOINED TO STERN HALF OF 'NUBIAN' AT CHATHAM IN 1917. THE SHIP WAS RENAMED 'ZUBIAN'.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.035 N,1 38.895 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) sink?

The HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) sank on Oct 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION)?

The HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 1062 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION)?

The HMS NUBIAN (BOW SECTION) is classified as a destroyer.

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