Nicholas H Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nicholas h Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 8.4 N,40 12.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.140000
  • Longitude: -40.205000
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NICHOLAS H
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 144.8 m
Width 21.2 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 9266
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1279/85 25.3.86 SANK IN 250824N, 401218W. (LL 11.3.86). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY TSUNEISHI ZOSEN K.K, NUMAKUMA. REPORTED CRACK IN HULL AND MAKING WATER. ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. PASSAGE ANTOFAGASTA & SAN JUAN, PR, FOR LAS PALMAS, ITALY AND RUSSIA. ALL CREW SAFELY RESCUED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BISHOP ROCK MARINE CO LTD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NICHOLAS H wreck located?

The NICHOLAS H wreck is located at coordinates 25 8.4 N,40 12.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NICHOLAS H?

The seabed around the NICHOLAS H lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the NICHOLAS H sink?

The NICHOLAS H sank on Mar 9, 1986.

When was the wreck of the NICHOLAS H discovered?

The wreck of the NICHOLAS H was discovered in 1986.

What country did the NICHOLAS H belong to?

The NICHOLAS H belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the NICHOLAS H?

The NICHOLAS H had a tonnage of 9266 tons.

What type of wreck is the NICHOLAS H?

The NICHOLAS H is classified as a carrier.

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