Nieman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nieman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 39.366 N,10 56.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.656100
  • Longitude: 10.937000
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name NIEMAN
Type steam ship
Flag PL
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3350
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1932
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H556/57 28.9.68 WK 21.0MTRS IN 573928N, 105612E. (COPENHAGEN NM 1143/68). INS AS WK 11FMS. - NM 1706/68. 31.1.72 VESSEL LIES IN 573924N, 105618E IN 21.0 MTRS GEN DEPTH. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO 739056). NCA. 26.10.76 WK 21.0MTRS SHOWN ON GER 63(W) [1971]. 9.12.76 WK 21.0MTRS IN 573930N, 105620E SHOWN ON DANISH 92. NC 2114. 18.5.88 SHOWN ON DANISH 101 [1984]. 24.10.11 [WGD] POSN: 5739.366N, 1056.220E.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZIGLUGA POLSKA SPOLKA AKCYJNA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 293NHP. COLLIDED WITH THE LAWHILL & SANK WITHIN 7 MINUTES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NIEMAN wreck located?

The NIEMAN wreck is located at coordinates 57 39.366 N,10 56.22 E.

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

The NIEMAN lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 57 39.366 N,10 56.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIEMAN?

The seabed around the NIEMAN lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the NIEMAN sink?

The NIEMAN sank on Oct 1, 1932.

When was the wreck of the NIEMAN discovered?

The wreck of the NIEMAN was discovered in 1968.

What country did the NIEMAN belong to?

The NIEMAN belonged to PL.

What was the tonnage of the NIEMAN?

The NIEMAN had a tonnage of 3350 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIEMAN?

The NIEMAN is classified as a steam ship.

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