Nanna (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nanna (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.381 N,5 26.291 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.939683
  • Longitude: -5.438183
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NANNA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 88
Tonnage 1125
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2005

Surveying Details

28.1.45 CONTACT IN 495606N, 052600W. (ESCORT GROUP 30, AUBD 301/56, 28.1.45). H3895/74 3.12.74 H3895/74 3.12.74 WK LOCATED 8.5.74 IN 495613.2N, 052649.2W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S AND GEN DEPTHS WERE NOT OBTAINED. SEA BED OF SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. FROM SIDE SCAN TRACE THE WRECK WOULD APPEAR TO BE RESTING IN A 090/270DEGS DIRN. GOOD HULL MOUNTED SONAR CONTACTS WERE OBTAINED. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). CHART AS USC 28MTRS (15FMS). - NM 169/75. H2590/76 24.2.76 H2590/76 24.2.76 LOCATED IN 495620.53N, 052651.02W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). AMEND TO WK 58MTRS [31FMS] IN 495620.5N, 052651W [OGB]. NE 777 & NE 2565. H4551/76 17.11.76 H4551/76 17.11.76 COASTER WITH 2 HATCHES FORWARD IN 495641.9N, 052649W [EUR] USING DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 27.10.76, SURVEYED IN 1955-56). NCA. H2979/74 8.9.77 H2979/74 8.9.77 WK REPD IN 495646N, 052655W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. H2979/74 24.11.77 H2979/74 24.11.77 TWO FFS REPD IN 495631N, 052652W AND 495605N, 052649W. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. H3895/74 6.9.79 H3895/74 6.9.79 DETECTED IN 3 SECTIONS ON 29.6.79 IN CHARTED POSN. (CMCM ROSYTH). NCA. H5982/82 8.4.83 H5982/82 8.4.83 WKS SHOWN IN 495631N, 052650W AND 495603N, 052647W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)6 [1982 EDN]. NCA. HH091/059/01 6.4.05 HH091/059/01 6.4.05 EXAM'D 25.9.04 IN 4956.381N, 0526.291W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.4 IN GEN DEPTH 62.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 088/268 DEGS. BROKEN, DEGRADED WK, COLLAPSED IN CENTRE. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 58MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY TRONDHJEMS MEK, VOERKSTED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY A SCHJELDERUP. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR ST MALO. TORPEDOED BY UB-112. (SIBI).

General Comments

DEGRADED WK, COLLAPSED IN CENTRE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 56.381 N,5 26.291 W
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FAQ

Where is the NANNA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NANNA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.381 N,5 26.291 W.

How deep is the NANNA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NANNA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.381 N,5 26.291 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NANNA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NANNA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the NANNA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NANNA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the NANNA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NANNA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NANNA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NANNA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NANNA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NANNA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NANNA (POSSIBLY)?

The NANNA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1125 tons.

What type of wreck is the NANNA (POSSIBLY)?

The NANNA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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