Where is the NESAM wreck located?

The NESAM wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.109 N,8 42.675 W.

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

The NESAM lies at a depth of about 119.88 meters and is located at coordinates 49 40.109 N,8 42.675 W.

The seabed around the NESAM lies at approximately 131 meters deep.

The NESAM sank on Nov 14, 1982.

The wreck of the NESAM was discovered in 1982.

The NESAM was carrying chemicals.

The NESAM had a tonnage of 1571 tons.

The NESAM is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Nesam Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	49 40.109 N,8 42.675 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 49.668483 Longitude: -8.711250
Wreck Depth	119.88 m
Water Depth	131 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	NESAM
Type	motor vessel
Flag	GB
Length	82.3 m
Width	12.2 m
Draught	4.9
Sonar Length	79
Sonar Width	28
Shadow Height	11.4
Orientation	39
Tonnage	1571
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	chemicals
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Nov 14, 1982
Original Detection Year	1982
Last Detection Year	2021
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	17.11.82 LIFERAFTS LOCATED ABOUT 2.5 HOURS AFTER INITIAL DISTRESS CALL, IN 493642N, 084336W, BY MV 'ATLANTIC CAUSEWAY'. (LL, 16.11.82). H5279/77 19.11.82 SANK IN 494000N, 084200W. (LANDSEND RADIO, 15.11.82). INS AS USC PA 85MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2023000272078 25.10.23 EXAM'D IN 4940.109N, 0842.675W [WGD], LEAST M/B DEPTH 119.88 MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 131 MTRS, LENGTH 79 MTRS, WIDTH 28 MTRS, HT 11.4 MTRS, ORIENTATION 039 DEGS. NFS. (UKHO H525.2, GSI CV21_01 DD 3.6.21). AMEND NDW 119 MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date	Oct 25, 2023

REPORTED SERIOUS LIST AND QUICKLY SANK, DURING NEAR GALE FORCE WINDS. EN ROUTE CASABLANCA TO WHITEHAVEN.

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