Nestlea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nestlea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.03 N,10 0.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.633833
  • Longitude: -10.000667
Water Depth 135 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NESTLEA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4274
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01001/40 VESSEL WAS ATTACKED IN 503800N, 100000W AND ABANDONED MASTER STATES THAT SEAS WERE SO HIGH THAT HE ONLY SAW THE VESSEL TWICE FROM THE BOATS AND THAT TIME AND POSN OF ACTUAL SINKING WERE NOT KNOWN (TRADE DIV DEC 1944). 2023/000161047 11.07.23 WK NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (IRISH GOVERNMENT SURVEY, INFOMAR CV21_02 H525.2) EDGE OF DATA, AWAIT ADJOINING SURVEY. NFA
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND GUNNED BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSEL WAS ABANDONED

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FAQ

Where is the NESTLEA wreck located?

The NESTLEA wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.03 N,10 0.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NESTLEA?

The seabed around the NESTLEA lies at approximately 135 meters deep.

When did the NESTLEA sink?

The NESTLEA sank on Nov 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NESTLEA discovered?

The wreck of the NESTLEA was discovered in 1944.

What country did the NESTLEA belong to?

The NESTLEA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NESTLEA?

The NESTLEA had a tonnage of 4274 tons.

What type of wreck is the NESTLEA?

The NESTLEA is classified as a steam ship.

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