Nigeria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nigeria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 5.694 N,68 44.527 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.094900
  • Longitude: 68.742117
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIGERIA
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Tonnage 469
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1958
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2016

Surveying Details

H5798/60 25.1.61 STRANDED IN 230500N, 684500E APPROX, ABOUT 20M NW OF DHOLI-PIR TEMPLE. (LLOYDS , I.N.S.S. INVESTIGATOR). H1982/62 27.10.70 ST SHOWN ON 230545N, 684400E, OR 140DEGS, 11.5M FROM FL.18M LT ON JAKHAU JETTY, ON INDIAN 202 [1970 EDN]. BR STD. 15.10.79 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 291 [1:750,000]. NCA. 5.1.01 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 251 [AUG'00 EDN, 1:300,000], OR ON LARGER SCALE INDIAN 201. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2014/000015854 13.2.14 ST SHOWN IN 2305.694N, 6844.527E [WGD] INDIAN 202 [2011 EDN, 1:150,000]. SEP 2016/000189317 5.10.16 DELETE ST WK IN 2305.69N, 6844.53E [WGD]. (INDIAN NM 15/146/16). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. PASSAGE CAIRN RYAN FOR KARACHI. CAUGHT FIRE AFTER EXPLOSION & WAS BEACHED NEAR JAKHAU. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NIGERIA wreck located?

The NIGERIA wreck is located at coordinates 23 5.694 N,68 44.527 E.

When did the NIGERIA sink?

The NIGERIA sank on Jun 21, 1958.

When was the wreck of the NIGERIA discovered?

The wreck of the NIGERIA was discovered in 1958.

What country did the NIGERIA belong to?

The NIGERIA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the NIGERIA?

The NIGERIA had a tonnage of 469 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIGERIA?

The NIGERIA is classified as a steam ship.

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