Nero Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Nero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 18.704 N,4 52.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.311733
  • Longitude: -4.867683
Wreck Depth -2.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NERO
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1257
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 2, 2017

Surveying Details

H7849/30 21.11.30 SHOWN AS ST IN 481845N, 045200W ON FRENCH WK CHART. NE 3345. 15.4.77 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. 10.8.77 ST DRIES 3.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 8.7.83 ST DRIES 2.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. SIZE, OVER 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). NC 3345. 4.5.84 WK OF MERCHANT SHIP 'NERO' STRANDED IN 481845.6N, 045158.5N [EUR]. WK, WHICH COVERS & UNCOVERS, DRIES 2.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). H1271/85 13.8.85 SHOWN AS ST PD DRIES 2.9MTRS ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. HH353/350/01 31.5.90 CARGO SHIP 'NERO' IN 481845.5N, 045158.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS [NOT PA OR PD]. ST DRIES 2.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584134). BR STD. 5.6.90 SHOWN AS ST PD DRIES 2.9MTRS ON FRENCH 7122 [1989 EDN]. NC 3345. 15.1.98 SHOWN AS ST PD DRIES 2.6MTRS ON FRENCH 7122 [1997 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. NC 3345. 28.8.08 SHOWN IN 4818.704N, 0452.061W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7122 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3345.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1909 BY EARLE'S CO, WAS DISABLED BY HEAVY WEATHER AND ABANDONED BY ALL EXCEPT THE CAPTAIN WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM SWANSEA TO LISBON. THE VESSEL WAS WRECKED ON THE PIERRE NOIRES, NEAR COQUET. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NERO wreck located?

The NERO wreck is located at coordinates 48 18.704 N,4 52.061 W.

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

The NERO lies at a depth of about -2.6 meters and is located at coordinates 48 18.704 N,4 52.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NERO?

The seabed around the NERO lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NERO discovered?

The wreck of the NERO was discovered in 1930.

What country did the NERO belong to?

The NERO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NERO carrying?

The NERO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NERO?

The NERO had a tonnage of 1257 tons.

What type of wreck is the NERO?

The NERO is classified as a carrier.

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