Nellie M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Nellie m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 10.8 N,7 2.95 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.180000
  • Longitude: -7.049167
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NELLIE M
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 72.5 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 954
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1981
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H4887/74 10.2.81 LYING WITH STERN HARD & FAST ON ROCKY BOTTOM, WITH BOW STILL ANCHORED AND WITH 10DEG LIST TO PORT. POSN 551048N, 070254W [IRL], 2.2C FROM MOVILLE PIER [CARRICKARORY NEW PIER?]. (LL, 9.2.81). NCA YET H4887/74 2.6.81 NO DANGER TO OTHER VESSELS. BIDS TO SALVAGE RIGHTS RECEIVED FROM 24 COMPANIES. (LLOYDS VOL.243). NCA YET. H4887/74 22.6.81 CONTRACT TO RAISE VESSEL SIGNED BETWEEN OWNERS AND PR EUROSALVE LTD. (LL, 18.6.81) H4887/74 27.7.81 VESSEL RAISED ON 12.7.81. TOWED TO LONDONDERRY TO DISCHARGE CARGO. VESSEL WAS DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS AND SOLD, RENAMED ELLIE AND RETURNED TO SERVICE IN APRIL 1982 AFTER EXTENSIVE REPAIR. (LL, 17.7.81 & MSD). NCA. RSDRA2025000245355 13.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (LONDONDERRY PORT AND HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS DTD 28.02.2025). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

9.2.81 BUILT 1972 BY COCHRANE & SONS, LTD., SELBY WITH 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1160HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W H ALLEN SONS & CO LTD, BEDFORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COE, METCALD SHIPPING CO LTD. SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE CHARGE PLACED BY ARMED MASKED MEN, WHILE SHIP WAS ANCHORED, SHELTERING OFF MOVILLE . WAS ON PASSAGE BLYTHE TO COLERAINE. CREW OF 9 WERE TAKEN ASHORE. PROVISIONAL IRA CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR SINKING. (LL, 9.2.81 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NELLIE M wreck located?

The NELLIE M wreck is located at coordinates 55 10.8 N,7 2.95 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NELLIE M?

The seabed around the NELLIE M lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the NELLIE M sink?

The NELLIE M sank on Feb 7, 1981.

When was the wreck of the NELLIE M discovered?

The wreck of the NELLIE M was discovered in 1981.

What country did the NELLIE M belong to?

The NELLIE M belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NELLIE M carrying?

The NELLIE M was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NELLIE M?

The NELLIE M had a tonnage of 954 tons.

What type of wreck is the NELLIE M?

The NELLIE M is classified as a motor vessel.

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