Nashaba Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Nashaba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 22.351 N,2 54.588 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.372517
- Longitude: 2.909800
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
NASHABA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
US |
| Length |
122.5 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
9.8 |
| Tonnage |
6054 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
armament,general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 26, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 29, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H01279/45 6.4.45 DW PA IN 512218N, 025524E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE S. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 966/45. H1883/45 18.4.45 2 MASTS VISIBLE. (ADMIRALTY). INS 2 MASTS. - NM 1097/45. H3435/45 29.5.45 S MAST IN 512226N, 025428E, OR 084DEG, 5M ST JOSEPHS CH 126DEGS 8M. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 31.7.45). AMEND POSN TO 512226N, 025428E. NE 235. H3697/52 11.9.53 SHOWN AS WK 1.5MTRS, WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE S ON NETHERLANDS 203. AMEND WK 0FMS 5FT, WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE S. NE 325 & - NM 101/54. H3697/52 3.2.54 DELETE BUOY FROM 1610 [STS]. - NM 278/54. H3697/52 7.10.55 LT ON BUOY NOW GPFL(2)G.10S. (OSTEND NM 17/78/55). NCA. H3697/52 10.12.55 AMEND TO WK SW 6.4MTRS, MARKED BY BUOY. (HAGUE NM 252/3439). AMEND WK SW 3FMS 3FT WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE S. - NM 2942/55. H3697/52 3.10.57 ADD RAREFL TO BUOY. (OSTENDE NM 14/82/57). - NM 2327/57. H7262/55 3.3.60 BUOY MOVED 1.1C SE OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H5098/56 23.8.61 4 RED CAN BUOYS AROUND WK. (HMS EXPLORER, HN). H3382/61 10.10.61 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HMS BROCKLERBY, HN). H3697/52 8.8.62 WK SW 15MTRS IN 512224N, 025442E [EUR]. BUOY REMOVED. (OSTENDE NM 9/47/62). AMEND SW 8FMS 1FT, DELETE BUOY. - NM 1279/62. 12.1.73 AMEND WK SW 15MTRS IN 512224N, 025442E [EUR]. NC 125. 30.8.83 SHOWN IN 512224N, 025437E ON BELGIUM SURVEY JUN-AUG'82 [K 9167/1]. NCA. 17.9.84 STATED TO HAVE CARRIED CARGO OF AMMUNITION, MUCH OF WHICH REMAINS IN THE WK. (THE OBSERVER, 16.9.84). 28.11.06 SHOWN IN 5122.340N, 0254.510E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1874. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 14.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5122.351N, 0254.588E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.2010].
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY MAGNETIC MINE. IN CONVOY TAM 91. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR TERNEUZEN & GHENT. (WW2SL, LLWW2 & R VERPOORTE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 22.351 N,2 54.588 E
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FAQ
Where is the NASHABA wreck located?
The NASHABA wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.351 N,2 54.588 E.
How deep is the NASHABA and where exactly is it located?
The NASHABA lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.351 N,2 54.588 E.
How deep is the seabed around the NASHABA?
The seabed around the NASHABA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.
When did the NASHABA sink?
The NASHABA sank on Feb 26, 1945.
When was the wreck of the NASHABA discovered?
The wreck of the NASHABA was discovered in 1945.
What country did the NASHABA belong to?
The NASHABA belonged to US.
What cargo was the NASHABA carrying?
The NASHABA was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the NASHABA?
The NASHABA had a tonnage of 6054 tons.
What type of wreck is the NASHABA?
The NASHABA is classified as a steam ship.