Nautilus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nautilus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.285 N,2 10.312 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.571417
  • Longitude: 2.171867
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAUTILUS
Type trawler
Flag BE
Length 22.9 m
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 103
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1982
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H3966/76 29.1.82 H3966/76 29.1.82 SANK IN 513330N, 021130E. (NORTH FORELAND RADIO, TLX DTD 10.1.82). 11.1.82 11.1.82 VICINITY OF REPORTED SINKING SEARCHED BY THV ON 11.1.82 IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS - NOTHING FOUND. FURTHER SEARCH WILL BE MADE. (TH HARWICH, TELECON 11.1.82). H3966/76 17.2.82 H3966/76 17.2.82 LOCATED IN 513436N, 021005E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38.5MTRS. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 1.2.82). H3966/76 17.2.82 H3966/76 17.2.82 LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED NOW 22.9MTRS. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 9.2.82). MARKED BY N CARD, VQ, LAID 183MTRS N OF WK. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 10.2.82). NCA YET. H3966/76 5.3.82 H3966/76 5.3.82 SWEPT CLEAR 26.6MTRS. GEN DEPTH 36MTRS SSW OF WK & 37.3MTRS NNE OF WK. BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN ON PUBLICATION OF AN NM. (TH NM 21/82 AND TLX DTD 24.2.82). INS AS SW 26.6MRS (14FM 3FT). - NM 700/82. H3966/76 11.6.82 H3966/76 11.6.82 BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN ON 2.7.82. (TH NM 54/82). NCA. H3966/76 13.7.82 H3966/76 13.7.82 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH HARWICH, TLX 2.7.82). NCA. H2350/85 4.12.86 H2350/85 4.12.86 EXAM'D 13.6.86 IN 513415N, 021025E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, APPROX. INTACT, LYING 160/340 DEG. (NP 1008, HI 317A). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS. - NM 3744/86. HH090/922/01 7.9.01 HH090/922/01 7.9.01 EXAM'D 14.5.01 IN 5134.286N, 0210.310E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.6 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 085/265 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS INTACT. CLOSE NW OF SANDWAVE WITH SIMILAR HT. (NP 1008, HI 922). PROBABLY UPRIGHT. SCOUR 1.5MTRS. AMEND TO WK 31MTRS. BR STD. 11.10.04 11.10.04 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS ON BELGIAN D11 [2003 EDN]. NCA, RETAIN AS NP 1008 2001 SURVEY: WK 31MTRS. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM ON BELGIAN CHART GIVES DUTCH SURVEYS OF 1977-2000. HH091/159/01 2.8.07 HH091/159/01 2.8.07 LOCATED 11.3.07 IN 5134.285N, 0210.312E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.65 IN GEN DEPTH 38.0MTRS. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 103/283 DEGS WITH BOWS 283 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT. SCOUR EXTENDS N & S. RETAIN WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2007

Circumstances of loss

WHILE HAULING IN NETS CAPSIZED AND SANK.

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 34.285 N,2 10.312 E
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FAQ

Where is the NAUTILUS wreck located?

The NAUTILUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.285 N,2 10.312 E.

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

The NAUTILUS lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.285 N,2 10.312 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAUTILUS?

The seabed around the NAUTILUS lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the NAUTILUS sink?

The NAUTILUS sank on Jan 10, 1982.

When was the wreck of the NAUTILUS discovered?

The wreck of the NAUTILUS was discovered in 1982.

What country did the NAUTILUS belong to?

The NAUTILUS belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the NAUTILUS?

The NAUTILUS is classified as a trawler.

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