Naja (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Naja (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.46 N,2 54.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.841000
  • Longitude: -2.901450
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAJA (PART OF)
Type blockship
Flag GB
Orientation 27
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1939
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585026.5N, 025407W, OR 196DEG, 2100FT FROM SPOT HEIGHT (107) ON BURRAY. LARGE QUANTITY OF RUBBLE AND UPRIGHT PIECE, WHICH COULD BE BOWS. ALL LARGE ITEMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). INS AS DWP. BR STD. H1270/76 9.3.76 PORTION OF WK, POSSIBLY BOWS, EXPOSED ABOVE THE LEVEL OF MLW, IN 585029.1N, 025359.4W. APPROXIMATELY 35MTRS LONG. ORIENTATED 027.5/207.5DEGS. (ORDNANCE SURVEY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 16.5.73 FOR PG 1482-LP1). 3.7.80 NOT SHOWN ON NC 35. (AREA BLUED OUT). 9.8.80 COVERED BY 'BLOCKSHIPS SEE NOTE' LEGEND. NC 2162. 11.12.81 COVERED BY WKS LEGEND. NC 2250. 1.9.92 NAME GIVEN AS 'NAJA'. (DIVE SCAPA FLOW) 23.0.12 CONFIRMED AS 'NAJA'. COPY OF SALES RECEIPT TO METAL INDUSTRIES HELD. (K HEATH, TELECON 20.3.12). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CONCRETE BARGE, FORMERLY OWNED BY J ANDERSON, STROMNESS. WAS SUNK A S A BLOCKSHIP IMMEDIATELY N OF CLIO. NAME GIVEN AS NAJA. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW).

General Comments

Covered by Legend (Underwater obstns)

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FAQ

Where is the NAJA (PART OF) wreck located?

The NAJA (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.46 N,2 54.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAJA (PART OF)?

The seabed around the NAJA (PART OF) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the NAJA (PART OF) sink?

The NAJA (PART OF) sank on Mar 2, 1939.

When was the wreck of the NAJA (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the NAJA (PART OF) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the NAJA (PART OF) belong to?

The NAJA (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the NAJA (PART OF)?

The NAJA (PART OF) is classified as a blockship.

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