Nicolaou Virginia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nicolaou virginia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.326 N,5 1.565 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.605433
  • Longitude: -5.026083
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NICOLAOU VIRGINIA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 129.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.1
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 6869
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1946
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3542/68 2.2.68 H3542/68 2.2.68 REPORTED AS BEING IN TWO 'HUMPS' ON THE SEABED. POSN APPROX 513618N, 050130W [OGB]. IDENTIFIED AS NICOLAOU VIRGINIA. IN FA1RLY GOOD CONDITION. HULL ONLY SLIGHTLY BROKEN UP. ENGINE, MACHINERY AND BOILERS NEARLY INTACT. LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 10-20FT. (R EDMONDS). INS AS DW. BR STD. 2.2.68 2.2.68 STILL OWNED BY LONDON AGENTS GEORGE NICOLAOU, PORT SOKEN HOUSE, MINORIES. (LLOYDS REPORT). H3542/68 14.10.68 H3542/68 14.10.68 LOCATED ABOUT 2M E OF LINNEY HD. PRESENTS NO REAL NAVIGATION HAZARD. THE HIGHEST PART OF THE WK IS THE BOILERS WHICH STAND 15FT HIGH ON THE SEABED. (R EDMONDS, 7.10.68). H5001/72 21.11.80 H5001/72 21.11.80 AREA 5C AROUND CHARTED POSN CLOSE SOUNDED. NOTHING FOUND. AREA FULL OF ROCK PINNACLES RISING TO 4MTRS FROM GEN. SEABED. SONAR WAS NOT USED. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 63B/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH100/351/14 1.12.98 HH100/351/14 1.12.98 WK STILL EXISTS. STANDS SOME 4MTRS HIGH OVER BOILER. (D LEWIS, NOTES DTD 4.98). INS AS USC PA 16MTRS. BR STD. 2.12.11 2.12.11 NOT LOCATED 2.2011 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). ROCK SEABED. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-VIRGINIA NICOLAOU '37, EX-VECHTIDIJK '33. BUILT IN 1920 BY SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILING CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N G NICOLAOU, PIRAEUS. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 629 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STROCKTON. PASSAGE BAHIA BLANCA FOR GLASGOW. DROVE ASHORE IN FOG AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

HEIGHT BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA wreck located?

The NICOLAOU VIRGINIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.326 N,5 1.565 W.

How deep is the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA and where exactly is it located?

The NICOLAOU VIRGINIA lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.326 N,5 1.565 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA?

The seabed around the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA sink?

The NICOLAOU VIRGINIA sank on Mar 27, 1946.

When was the wreck of the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA discovered?

The wreck of the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA belong to?

The NICOLAOU VIRGINIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA carrying?

The NICOLAOU VIRGINIA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA?

The NICOLAOU VIRGINIA had a tonnage of 6869 tons.

What type of wreck is the NICOLAOU VIRGINIA?

The NICOLAOU VIRGINIA is classified as a steam ship.

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