Nautilus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nautilus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 10.98 N,1 32.615 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.183000
  • Longitude: -1.543583
Wreck Depth 4.4 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAUTILUS
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 81.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1988
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H2909/85 29.2.88 SANK 4M FROM LES BALEINES, ILE DE RE. (LL, 4.2.88). WK IN 461100N, 013254W. (DIFRAP 0608/88). NCA YET. H4879/84 29.4.88 DIVING SURVEY ON 9/10.3.88 REVEALED THAT VESSEL IS BROKEN INTO THREE PARTS. (LL, 21.3.88). H4829/87 17.6.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH 4.4MTRS, IN 461103N, 013233W [EUR], MARKED BY S CARD BUOY. (BREST NM 88 18 32). - NM 2037/88. H4829/87 9.8.88 FISHING AND DIVING PROHIBITED WITHIN 50MTRS OF THIS WK. (BREST NM 88 28 04). HH353/520/02 2.5.96 DELETE S CARD BUOY. (FRENCH NM 96 28 12). - NM 1505/96. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4610.990N, 0132.625W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7404 [INT 1843] [2ND EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2999. HH353/520/06 12.12.05 ANCHORING AND FISHING PROHIBITED ON WK AT 4610.99N, 0132.62W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 47/59/05). BR STD. HH353/520/06 12.12.05 FISHING & U/W ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED WITHING 50MTRS OF WK. (FRENCH SD CORRECTION IN EDN 47/05). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1975, OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIJ M S. PASSAGE ROCHEFORT FOR ROTTERDAM. CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN HIGH WINDS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NAUTILUS wreck located?

The NAUTILUS wreck is located at coordinates 46 10.98 N,1 32.615 W.

How deep is the NAUTILUS and where exactly is it located?

The NAUTILUS lies at a depth of about 4.4 meters and is located at coordinates 46 10.98 N,1 32.615 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAUTILUS?

The seabed around the NAUTILUS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the NAUTILUS sink?

The NAUTILUS sank on Feb 3, 1988.

When was the wreck of the NAUTILUS discovered?

The wreck of the NAUTILUS was discovered in 1988.

What country did the NAUTILUS belong to?

The NAUTILUS belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the NAUTILUS?

The NAUTILUS had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAUTILUS?

The NAUTILUS is classified as a motor vessel.

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