Nike (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nike (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 8.626 N,1 17.497 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.143767
  • Longitude: -1.291617
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIKE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 82.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 8.4
Orientation 25
Tonnage 1834
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,054.4,030
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 1999

Surveying Details

HH090/796/01 8.1.99 EXAM'D 25.7.98 IN 550837.6N, 011729.8W [WGD[] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.3 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 54.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.4MTRS. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS. LARGE BROKEN WK LYING ON ITS SIDE. SLIGHT SCOUR TO THE EAST. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. 7.9.07 THIS COULD BE NIKE, BEING IN THE RIGHT AREA AND THE CORRECT SIZE. (R YOUNG). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARIO. EX-CALEDONIA. BUILT IN 1883 BY OSWALD, MORDAUNT & CO, SOUTHAMPTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGF AKTIEB, NIKE. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 184 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MALMO FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED IN TURN BY GERMAN MTBS V-100, G-101, G-103 & G-104 WHILE IN CONVOY. (SIBI). 16 LOST, TWO INJURED. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

IN TWO UNEQUAL PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the NIKE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NIKE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 8.626 N,1 17.497 W.

How deep is the NIKE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NIKE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 55 8.626 N,1 17.497 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NIKE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NIKE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the NIKE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NIKE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NIKE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NIKE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the NIKE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NIKE (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the NIKE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NIKE (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the NIKE (POSSIBLY)?

The NIKE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1834 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIKE (POSSIBLY)?

The NIKE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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