Nautilus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nautilus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 7.211 N,4 12.366 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.120183
  • Longitude: 4.206100
Wreck Depth 18.4 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAUTILUS
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 139.9 m
Orientation 20
Tonnage 3200
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1962
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H496/63 15.5.63 DW (MAST) IN 530730N, 041125E. (HAGUE NMS 4631/62(P) & 1052/63). INS DW MAST. - NM 994/63. H496/63 25.6.63 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (NETH HYDRO). DELETE MAST. - NM 1260/63. H496/63 5.4.68 WK 17.9MTRS IN 530723N, 041210E. (HAGUE NM 882/68). AMEND WK 89FMS 4FT. BR STD. 7.12.72 SHOWN IN 530720N, 041208E ON NETH FISHERIES 1955 [REC'D 7.11.72]. 21.3.73 LIES BEARING 020/200DEGS. (NETH WK RECORDS). 8.5.80 AMEND WK 17.9MTRS. NC 1505. H4753/82 5.12.85 NOW WK 18.3MTRS IN 530718N, 041224E [EUR]. (NETH NM 639/85). BR STD. 8.8.89 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE, BUT NOT NAMED. (NETH WK RECORDS - JAN'88 EDN - NO L16 925). HH340/630/07 25.4.05 NOW WK 16.8MTRS IN 5307.10N, 0412.40E [WGD]. (NETH NM 14/204/05). - NM 2588/05. HH340/630/07 2.11.05 NOW SW 18.7MTRS IN 5307.21N, 0412.40E [WGD]. (NETH NM 43/542/05). - NM 5682/05.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY CHANTIERS NAVALE FRANCAIS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARNOLD THYSELIUS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR DELFZIJL. SANK IN HURRICANE FORCE WINDS. ONE MAN RECOVERED, 23 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NAUTILUS wreck located?

The NAUTILUS wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.211 N,4 12.366 E.

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

The NAUTILUS lies at a depth of about 18.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 7.211 N,4 12.366 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAUTILUS?

The seabed around the NAUTILUS lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the NAUTILUS sink?

The NAUTILUS sank on Dec 16, 1962.

When was the wreck of the NAUTILUS discovered?

The wreck of the NAUTILUS was discovered in 1962.

What country did the NAUTILUS belong to?

The NAUTILUS belonged to NL.

What cargo was the NAUTILUS carrying?

The NAUTILUS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NAUTILUS?

The NAUTILUS had a tonnage of 3200 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAUTILUS?

The NAUTILUS is classified as a steam ship.

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