Nicolaw Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nicolaw Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.151 N,1 33.084 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.769183
  • Longitude: 1.551400
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NICOLAW
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 776
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2012

Surveying Details

H5966/69 20.11.69 H5966/69 20.11.69 WK, WITH MASTS VISIBLE AT LOW WATER, IN POSN 335DEGS, 2.1M FROM BOULOGNE. (SS 'MAID OF KENT'). NAVEAM ISSUED. H5966/69 19.12.69 H5966/69 19.12.69 DW MASTS IN POSN 335DEGS, 1.5M FROM N MOLE FLR LT [504435N, 013420E APPROX], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, QG, 150MTRS E. (FR NM 49 18 69). - NM 87/70. 25.2.70 25.2.70 SALVAGE WORK ON CARGO TO BEGIN. (LL 199/360). 10.9.73 10.9.73 SHOWN IN 504603N, 013320E [OGB] ON NC 1895. 16.11.79 16.11.79 WK 8.1MTRS SHOWN IN 504601N, 013318E ON FR 6682 & 6735D. R/P. 30.4.82 30.4.82 MARKED BY E CARD BUOY, VQ(3)5S, ON NE 1892. H2981/78 18.2.83 H2981/78 18.2.83 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 14.0MTRS. (FR NM 83 03 34). - NM 740/83. H4543/83 19.8.83 H4543/83 19.8.83 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (BREST NM 83 28 16). - NM 2308/83. 11.11.92 11.11.92 WK OF 'NICOLAW' IN 504612.2N, 013309.9E [EUR] [+/-20MTRS]. LEAST DEPTH 14 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. HT 2.2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS [1987] NO 21601072). NC 438. [WGD] POSN: 5046.151N, 0133.084E.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE YMUIDEN FOR VIGO. FOUNDERED & SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER ABOUT 2M NNW OF BOULOGNE. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 46.151 N,1 33.084 E
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FAQ

Where is the NICOLAW wreck located?

The NICOLAW wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.151 N,1 33.084 E.

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

The NICOLAW lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.151 N,1 33.084 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NICOLAW?

The seabed around the NICOLAW lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the NICOLAW sink?

The NICOLAW sank on Nov 15, 1969.

When was the wreck of the NICOLAW discovered?

The wreck of the NICOLAW was discovered in 1969.

What country did the NICOLAW belong to?

The NICOLAW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NICOLAW carrying?

The NICOLAW was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the NICOLAW?

The NICOLAW had a tonnage of 776 tons.

What type of wreck is the NICOLAW?

The NICOLAW is classified as a motor vessel.

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