Nanny Wignall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nanny wignall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 3.52 N,5 55.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.058667
  • Longitude: -5.917667
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NANNY WIGNALL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 93
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2010

Surveying Details

13.3.18 13.3.18 POSN ABOUT 14M SE BY S FROM TUSKAR. (MASTER M 12915). 13.3.18 13.3.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 14M SE BY S TUSKAR. (IDSA MASTER, M13039). POSN ACCEPTED AS 520330N, 055500W APPROX. INS ON BA CHARTS. AMENDED TO NDWPA. BA 1410. 24.11.72 24.11.72 INS AS WK USCPA 40FMS (73MTRS). NE 1410. H3140/69 16.5.77 H3140/69 16.5.77 NOT FOUND IN MAIN AREA SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 44/75). DELETE. BR STD. H4467/81 11.4.83 H4467/81 11.4.83 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SEARCH BY DCS3 & HYDROSEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the NANNY WIGNALL wreck located?

The NANNY WIGNALL wreck is located at coordinates 52 3.52 N,5 55.06 W.

How deep is the NANNY WIGNALL and where exactly is it located?

The NANNY WIGNALL lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 52 3.52 N,5 55.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NANNY WIGNALL?

The seabed around the NANNY WIGNALL lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the NANNY WIGNALL sink?

The NANNY WIGNALL sank on Mar 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the NANNY WIGNALL discovered?

The wreck of the NANNY WIGNALL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NANNY WIGNALL belong to?

The NANNY WIGNALL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NANNY WIGNALL?

The NANNY WIGNALL had a tonnage of 93 tons.

What type of wreck is the NANNY WIGNALL?

The NANNY WIGNALL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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