Neree (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Neree (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.94 N,1 36.763 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.749000
  • Longitude: -1.612717
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEREE (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag FR
Length 81.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2173
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3405/59 31.3.69 NDW IN 30FMS ABOUT 7M OFF CHERBOURG. (LL OCT 1965). LATER VARIOUS OTHER SINKING POSNS GIVEN IN LLOYDS CUTTING, EG. 3.5 MILES NE OF CHERBOURG SEA BUOY. NCA. POSN 494500N, 013641W FOR FILING ONLY. 18.5.73 NOT SHOWN ON FR 846. 11.3.84 STATED AS DELETED RECORD OF UNKNOWN WK IN 494500N, 013641W [EUR] IN GEN DEPTH 53 MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

FRENCH MV 'NEREE', BUILT 1954, CAPSIZED & SANK OFF CHERBOURG AFTER A HATCH HAD BEEN WASHED AWAY & SHE DEVELOPED A HEAVY LIST DUE TO CARGO OF COAL SHIFTING. EN ROUTE SWANSEA TO CAEN. 6 LIVES WERE LOST. (LL OCT 1965).

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FAQ

Where is the NEREE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NEREE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.94 N,1 36.763 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEREE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NEREE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the NEREE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NEREE (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 11, 1965.

When was the wreck of the NEREE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NEREE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1965.

What country did the NEREE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NEREE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the NEREE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NEREE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NEREE (POSSIBLY)?

The NEREE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2173 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEREE (POSSIBLY)?

The NEREE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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