Nagro (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Nagro (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 13.043 N,1 51.071 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.217383
- Longitude: 1.851183
|
| Wreck Depth |
31 m
|
| Water Depth |
37 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
NAGRO (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
SO |
| Sonar Length |
43.8 |
| Sonar Width |
9.6 |
| Shadow Height |
6.1 |
| Orientation |
107 |
| Tonnage |
395 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 1, 1972
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,001.6, |
| Original Detection Year |
1972 |
| Last Detection Year |
2008 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 31, 2007 |
Surveying Details
12.4.73 CAPSIZED IN POSN 198DEGS, 1.1 MILES FROM E GOODWIN LTV. WKGE AND LIFEBOAT FOUND 2.12.72 IN 513648N, 015100E AND 514000N, 015200E. (LL 210). H4951/84 4.9.85 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 511200N, 01500E, APPROX. (BREST NM 85 28 27). POSSIBLY 'NAGRO'.CHART AS DW PA. - NM 2511/85. H3939/88 13.5.89 WK LOCATED IN 511300.5N, 015111E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 31.0, FOUL AT 31.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8 IN GEN DEPTH 34-37MTRS. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 102/282DEGS WITH EASTERN END APPARENTLY BURIED. (NP 1008, HN DTD 13.5.89). NCA. 6.2.89 [OGB] POSN: 511155N, 015002E. NC 323. HH090/460/01 20.6.89 EXAM'D 5.5.89 IN 511300.5N, 015111E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER RANGES [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 31.0, FOUL AT 31.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8 IN GEN DEPTH 37.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 38.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS, LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 102/282DEGS. INTACT AND NEARLY UPRIGHT. HIGHEST PART AT W END - E END IS BURIED. (NP 1008, HI 460). AMEND TO SW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2090/89. HH100/351/03 29.6.90 DIVED ON. CONFIRMED AS SMALL COASTER. LIES ON STBD SIDE. HIGHEST PART IS BRIDGE, NEAR STERN, AT WESTERN END. STEERING COLUMN, MARKED 'FU. H.E. BODEWES - FOXHOL', FOUND ON BRIDGE. (J COULON, 22.5.90). HH091/159/01 31.7.07 LOCATED 3.2.07 IN 5113.043N, 0151.071E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.68 IN GEN DEPTH 37.9MTRS. LENGTH 43.8MTRS, WIDTH 9.6MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. LIES 107/287 DEGS WITH BOWS 107 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, SCOUR LEADS NE & SW FROM BOW AND STERN. SAND TRAIL TO NE. RETAIN SW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2007/000078760 29.10.07 AMEND SW 31MTRS TO WK USC 28MTRS. (FRENCH NM 41/21/07). IN UK SECTOR AND SURVEYED IN 2007 (SEE ABOVE). NCA. SEP 2008/000008644 5.3.08 WK USC 28MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6651 [7TH EDN 07]. IN UK SECTOR AND SURVEYED IN 2007 (SEE ABOVE). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1950. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SOMALI GOVERNMENT. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUCLAIR FOR LONDON. TOOK 25 DEGREE LIST, CAPSIZED AND SANK IN FORCE 10 WINDS. ALL CREW LOST. (SIBI & LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 13.043 N,1 51.071 E
Nagro (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Nagro (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.043 N,1 51.071 E.
How deep is the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 51 13.043 N,1 51.071 E.
How deep is the seabed around the NAGRO (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.
When did the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) sink?
The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1972.
When was the wreck of the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.
What country did the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) belonged to SO.
What cargo was the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.
What was the tonnage of the NAGRO (POSSIBLY)?
The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 395 tons.
What type of wreck is the NAGRO (POSSIBLY)?
The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.
General Comments
INTACT AND LIES ON STBD SIDE