Nancy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nancy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.536 N,0 47.089 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.592267
  • Longitude: -0.784817
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NANCY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4950/87 3.11.88 TOW PARTED IN 503300N, 004930W [OGB] APPROX 8 MILES SE OF NAB TOWER. VESSEL 60FT LONG, DRAUGHT 8.5FT. HAD TWO MASTS - MAIN 45FT HIGH. (SOLENT MRSC TELEX DTD 23.10.88). WZ 1458 ISSUED. [BRG & DIST FROM NAB TWR PLOTS IN 503530N, 004700W, APPROX!]. AREA TO SW OF OWERS LANBY OUT TO REPORTED POSN OF SINKING THOROUGHLY SEARCHED USING E/S & SONAR. NOTHING FOUND. (THV 'PATRICIA', TELEX 26.10.88). NCA. POSN 503530N, 004700W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H3661/82 30.11.88 FULL DETAILS OF SEARCH. WK CONSIDERED TO HAVE BROKEN UP ON FOUNDERING. (TH, 11.11.88). NFA. HH091/003/01 30.9.03 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 1003A). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000198963 15.08.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2018). (MMT, HI 1498). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 2003

Circumstances of loss

WAS BEING TOWED FROM COWES [WHERE SHE HAD BEEN LAID UP FOR TWO YEARS] TO GRIMSBY BY MFV 'SCARTHOE'. BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK WHEN TOW PARTED AND COULD NOT BE FOUND IN SUBSEQUENT SEARCH.

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FAQ

Where is the NANCY wreck located?

The NANCY wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.536 N,0 47.089 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NANCY?

The seabed around the NANCY lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the NANCY sink?

The NANCY sank on Oct 23, 1988.

When was the wreck of the NANCY discovered?

The wreck of the NANCY was discovered in 1988.

What country did the NANCY belong to?

The NANCY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the NANCY?

The NANCY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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