Nicolaos Piangos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Nicolaos piangos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.756 N,1 37.488 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.979267
  • Longitude: 1.624800
Wreck Depth 4.92 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NICOLAOS PIANGOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 109.8
Sonar Width 29.1
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 191
Tonnage 4499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1941
Scour Dimensions 077.1,025.6,005.5,228
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03827/41 30.12.41 INS ST PA. - NM 3074/41. H03827/41 16.5.42 AMEND TO DWPA. - NM 1016/42. H5150/50 16.8.50 AMEND TO WK 4FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1950). - NM 1606/50. H5150/50 2.4.59 SWEPT CLEAR AT 4FT, FOUL AT 5FT. (HMS SCOTT SWEEP REPORT 8.7.50). H1144/65 3.8.65 LEAST E/S 11FT IN 18FT. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. SHARP, CLEAR E/S TRACE. POOR DECCA CONDITIONS. (HMS ECHO, 10.11.64). H3186/73 8.5.73 EXAM'D IN 515842N, 013742E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.6MTRS (12 FT) IN 8.2 MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA. 7.11.73 AMEND TO SW 1.2MTRS. NC 2052. H3186/73 21.2.79 EXAM'D 4.10.78 IN 515842N, 013735E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. WRECKAGE APPARENTLY IN 3 MAIN PARTS. LEAST E/S DEPTHS 6.0, 1.6MTRS & 5.3MTRS. GEN DEPTHS 6 TO 8MTRS. SCOUR 11MTRS TO E. GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 60C/78). PROBABLY TWO WKS. AMEND TO WKS 1.6MTRS. BR STD. H4027/86 2.11.87 EXAM'D 9.7.87 IN 515843N, 013736E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.1 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LIES IN TWO SECTIONS - NORTHERN IS 77MTRS LONG AND THE SOUTHERN 46MTRS. WIDTH 9MTRS. WELL BURIED IN SANDY BOTTOM WITH 010/190 DEG ORIENTATION. GIVES GOOD SONAR SHADOW FROM THE SOUTH. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 376). NCA. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 EXAM'D 30.6.95 IN 515844.06N, 013729.04E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.2 IN GEN DEPTH 9.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. WK HAS DETERIORATED, THERE IS NO HEIGHT ABOVE SEA FLOOR. DETAILS CONFIRMED BY DIVERS. CHART AS FOUL. (OCEANICS, HI 667). BR STD. SEP 2019/000272653 21.11.19 EXAM'D 29.06.19; IN 5158.756N, 0137.488E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.92 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS, LENGTH 109.8MTRS, WIDTH 29.1MTRS, HEIGHT 7.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 191/011 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 77.1MTRS, WIDTH 25.6MTRS, 5.48MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 228 DEGS. DEGRADED WRECK WITH LARGE CYLINDER IN THE CENTRE. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 4.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M N PIANGOS & PARTENERS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320NHP. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND SET ON FIRE. LATER BROKE IN TWO. SIX MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the NICOLAOS PIANGOS wreck located?

The NICOLAOS PIANGOS wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.756 N,1 37.488 E.

How deep is the NICOLAOS PIANGOS and where exactly is it located?

The NICOLAOS PIANGOS lies at a depth of about 4.92 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.756 N,1 37.488 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NICOLAOS PIANGOS?

The seabed around the NICOLAOS PIANGOS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the NICOLAOS PIANGOS sink?

The NICOLAOS PIANGOS sank on Oct 31, 1941.

When was the wreck of the NICOLAOS PIANGOS discovered?

The wreck of the NICOLAOS PIANGOS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the NICOLAOS PIANGOS belong to?

The NICOLAOS PIANGOS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the NICOLAOS PIANGOS?

The NICOLAOS PIANGOS had a tonnage of 4499 tons.

What type of wreck is the NICOLAOS PIANGOS?

The NICOLAOS PIANGOS is classified as a steam ship.

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