Nickolai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Nickolai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.714 N,3 6.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.561900
  • Longitude: -3.115783
Wreck Depth -3.2 m
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NICKOLAI
Type sailing vessel
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2001

Surveying Details

18.12.1897 CARGO LANDED BY MDHB BETWEEN 1 AND 18.12.1897. HULL SOLD FOR BREAKING UP ON 30.12.1897. HEIGHT 9FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS ST DRIES 9FT. 24.3.75 24.3.75 AMEND TO ST DRIES 3.2MTRS. NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

DROVE ASHORE ON MAD WHARF, 700 YDS S BY W HALF W FROM THE NW BEACH MARK. 1 LIFE LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.714 N,3 6.947 W
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FAQ

Where is the NICKOLAI wreck located?

The NICKOLAI wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.714 N,3 6.947 W.

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

The NICKOLAI lies at a depth of about -3.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.714 N,3 6.947 W.

When did the NICKOLAI sink?

The NICKOLAI sank on Nov 29, 1897.

When was the wreck of the NICKOLAI discovered?

The wreck of the NICKOLAI was discovered in 1897.

What cargo was the NICKOLAI carrying?

The NICKOLAI was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What type of wreck is the NICKOLAI?

The NICKOLAI is classified as a sailing vessel.

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