Nico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.015 N,1 45.102 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.816917
  • Longitude: 1.751700
Wreck Depth 26.4 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NICO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 56.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 22
Tonnage 712
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1915
Bottom Texture 1,4,6
Scour Dimensions 200.0,,001.1,196.0
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source research vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Surveying Details

SEE [14511] FOR PREVIOUS HISTORY. H3221/70 7.7.71 WK LOCATED IN POSN SUNK LV 283DEG, 5.7MILES, OR 514906N, 014506E USING DECCA. (POSNS DO NOT AGREE). LARGE CARGO VESSEL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.0MTRS, BY SECTOR SCANNER 26.0MTRS. (RV CLIONE, 15.6.71). AMEDN TO SW 13FMS 4FT. BR STD. H4988/71 5.1.72 EXAM'D IN 514903N, 014512E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 25.1MTRS, FOUL 25.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.8 IN GEN DEPTH 34.0MTRS. SCOUR 34.6MTRS. GENERALLY FLAT BOTTOM. LIES E/W. ABOUT 150FT LONG. GOOD SONAR FROM ALL SIDES. (HMS FAWN). 23.5.73 AMEND TO SW 25.0MTRS. NC 2051. H4988/71 17.1.80 EXAM'D 31.3.79 IN 514900.6N, 014509.4E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.9 IN GEN DEPTH 36-37MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING NE/SW ON SMOOTH SAND & SHINGLE. MEDIUM SIZED WK BROKEN IN TWO PLACES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 46/79). NCA. HH090/667/01 2.1.96 EXAM'D 25.7.95 IN 514900.86N, 014506.12E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.7, FOUL 25.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.3 IN GEN DEPTH 34-35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1-1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. DCS3 SHOWS UPPER DECK AND SUPERSTRUCTURE. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NOT FULLY SWEPT, RETAIN SW 25.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/11 19.3.96 SMALL VESSEL ABOUT 20MTRS LONG, INTACT AND UPRIGHT. HAS SUNK INTO THE SEABED, TOP OF HULL IS ONLY 2MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE IS INTACT BUT IS IN THE PROCESS OF COLLAPSING. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'NICO'. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM). HH100/351/11 26.3.96 ESTIMATION OF SIZE MAY BE WRONG. IDENTIFIED AS 'NICO' BY THE BELL. BOW AREA WAS QUITE SMALL, DISTANCE FROM THE BOW TO THE CENTRE BRIDGE SEEMED TO BE ABOUT 10MTRS. NO CARGO SEEN, HOLDS FULL OF SILT. (R HICKINBOTTOM). SEP 2015/000083463 15.7.16 EXAM'D 23.2.16 IN 5149.015N, 0145.102E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34.5MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 8.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 022/202. SCOUR LENGTH 200MTRS, 1.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 196DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK LARGELY INTACT UP AND SITS UPRIGHT. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the NICO wreck located?

The NICO wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.015 N,1 45.102 E.

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

The NICO lies at a depth of about 26.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.015 N,1 45.102 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NICO?

The seabed around the NICO lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the NICO sink?

The NICO sank on Dec 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the NICO discovered?

The wreck of the NICO was discovered in 1971.

What country did the NICO belong to?

The NICO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NICO carrying?

The NICO was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the NICO?

The NICO had a tonnage of 712 tons.

What type of wreck is the NICO?

The NICO is classified as a steam ship.

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