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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 2, 2007 |
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 BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN ON PUBLICATION OF AN NM.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 H3966/76 11.6.82 H3966/76 11.6.82 BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN ON 2.7.82.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 H3966/76 13.7.82 H3966/76 13.7.82 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
Circumstances of loss
WHILE HAULING IN NETS CAPSIZED AND SANK.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 34.285 N,2 10.312 E
Nautilus on Wreck Map
Nautilus Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT