Where is the NAILSEA RIVER wreck located?

The NAILSEA RIVER wreck is located at coordinates 56 40.992 N,2 5.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAILSEA RIVER?

The seabed around the NAILSEA RIVER lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the NAILSEA RIVER sink?

The NAILSEA RIVER sank on Sep 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NAILSEA RIVER discovered?

The wreck of the NAILSEA RIVER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NAILSEA RIVER belong to?

The NAILSEA RIVER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NAILSEA RIVER carrying?

The NAILSEA RIVER was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the NAILSEA RIVER?

The NAILSEA RIVER had a tonnage of 5548 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAILSEA RIVER?

The NAILSEA RIVER is classified as a steam ship.

Nailsea River Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nailsea river Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	56 40.992 N,2 5.097 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 56.683200 Longitude: -2.084950
Water Depth	52 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	NAILSEA RIVER
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Length	125 m
Width	15.9 m
Draught	9.2
Tonnage	5548
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	grain
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Sep 15, 1940
Original Detection Year	1940
Last Detection Year	2008
Original Source	published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details	H5202/69 29.9.69 NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAGLE). HH091/152/01 17.6.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Oct 16, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-ACTOR '39. BUILT IN 1917 BY D & W HENDERSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MANCHESTER LINES. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 536NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, HIT TWICE AND FOUNDERED. CREW RESCUED. (SIBI & WW 2SL).

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