Nereus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nereus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 22.226 N,7 34.925 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.370433
  • Longitude: 7.582083
Wreck Depth 11.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEREUS
Type barge
Flag NL
Tonnage 390
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2021

Surveying Details

HH330/350/01 30.11.89 CAPSIZED IN 550900N, 072500E. (LL, 13.11.89). PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. HH330/350/01 9.1.90 LOCATED BY DIVER IN 552216N, 073501E. MARKED BY AN ORANGE BUOY. DEPTH OVER IT ESTIMATED AT 12MTRS. (LL 22.11.89 & DANISH NM 1453(P)/89). INS AS WK USC 12MTRS. - NM 302/90. HH330/350/01 2.8.90 ABOVE CONFIRMED. (DANISH NM 1047/90). NFA. HH160/351/02 29.11.90 SHOWN ERRONEOUSLY IN 552716N, 073501E ON NC 1404. AMEND POSN. - NM 3503/90. HH331/420/01 5.9.96 WK USC 12MTRS IN 552215.5N, 073459E [EUR]. (DANISH CHART 61). - NM 2752/96.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED IN ROUGH WEATHER WHILE BEING TOWED BY M TUG JEROME LETZER. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 22.226 N,7 34.925 E
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FAQ

Where is the NEREUS wreck located?

The NEREUS wreck is located at coordinates 55 22.226 N,7 34.925 E.

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

The NEREUS lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 22.226 N,7 34.925 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEREUS?

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

When did the NEREUS sink?

The NEREUS sank on Nov 10, 1989.

When was the wreck of the NEREUS discovered?

The wreck of the NEREUS was discovered in 1989.

What country did the NEREUS belong to?

The NEREUS belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the NEREUS?

The NEREUS had a tonnage of 390 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEREUS?

The NEREUS is classified as a barge.

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