Nicholas C. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nicholas c. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 1 S,38 49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.016667
  • Longitude: 38.816667
Water Depth 2550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NICHOLAS C.
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 174.7 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 13.4
Tonnage 13488
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2003

Surveying Details

9.7.75 REPORT THAT FRENCH S TANKER 'PORTHOS' HAVE PICKED UP MASTER & 27 SPANISH CREW OF 'NICHOLAS C' ON 5.7.75 IN 200100S, 384900E APPROX. VESSEL SUPPOSEDLY SANK. LATER, REPORT THAT VESSEL STILL AFLOAT BUT SINKING BY THE STERN. TUG 'BARBARA' SEARCHING FOR VESSEL BUT SO FAR NOT SEEN. (LL 8.7.75). NCA. 11.7.75 AIR SEARCH CONDUCTED WITH NO TRACE OF VESSEL, NOW PRESUMED LOST. AS A RESULT OF LOCATING AN OIL SLICK IN 200000S, 382000E THOUGHT TO BE ONLY POSN POSSIBLE FOR SITE OF SINKING. (LL 10 & 11.7.75). NCA. 14.6.76 REPORT THAT VESSEL FOUNDERED IN 200100S, 384900E AFTER ENGINE FAILURE. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURNS 6.9.75). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY SUN SHIP BUILDING & DRY DOCK CO, CHESTER, PA. NEW FWD AND CARGO SECTION BUILT IN 1963 BY CANTIERI NAVALI DE TARANTO, TARANTO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OBO TANKER CORP. PASSAGE SOREL, QUEBEC FOR BASRA. HAD A COMPLETE BOILER BREAKDOWN WHICH LEFT VESSEL ADRIFT SOME 200M FROM BEIRA. AFTER DRIFTING HELPLESSLY FOR 13 DAYS THE CREW ABANDONED SHIP AFTER SHE BEGAN TO SINK DUE TO WATER IN THE ENGINE-ROOM. THE CREW WERE SAFELY PICKED UP, BUT THE VESSEL WAS NOT SEEN AGAIN AND PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK SHORTLY AFTER BEING ABANDONED. (MSD)..

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FAQ

Where is the NICHOLAS C. wreck located?

The NICHOLAS C. wreck is located at coordinates 20 1 S,38 49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NICHOLAS C.?

The seabed around the NICHOLAS C. lies at approximately 2550 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NICHOLAS C. discovered?

The wreck of the NICHOLAS C. was discovered in 1975.

What country did the NICHOLAS C. belong to?

The NICHOLAS C. belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NICHOLAS C. carrying?

The NICHOLAS C. was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the NICHOLAS C.?

The NICHOLAS C. had a tonnage of 13488 tons.

What type of wreck is the NICHOLAS C.?

The NICHOLAS C. is classified as a bulk carrier.

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