Nikki Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nikki Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 48.425 N,1 36.09 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.807083
  • Longitude: 1.601500
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIKKI
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.12.74 FIRST REPD POSN 3M S OF CROMER. LATER POSN 3M SE OF CROMER. MAIN BULK OF WRECKAGE LOCATED 1M N OF SEA PALLING, NORFOLK. (LL, 20 & 27.12.74). POSN 524824N, 013612E FOR FILING ONLY. H1952/80 20.1.82 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA DCS/3 SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 22). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2010

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NESS POINT FISHERIES, LOWESTOFT. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSSAGE LOWESTOFT FOR WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA. RAN AGROUND 3M S OF CROMER DURING GALE. VESSEL REDUCED TO MATCHWOOD. CREW LOST. (LL).

General Comments

WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 48.425 N,1 36.09 E
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FAQ

Where is the NIKKI wreck located?

The NIKKI wreck is located at coordinates 52 48.425 N,1 36.09 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIKKI?

The seabed around the NIKKI lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the NIKKI sink?

The NIKKI sank on Dec 13, 1974.

When was the wreck of the NIKKI discovered?

The wreck of the NIKKI was discovered in 1974.

What country did the NIKKI belong to?

The NIKKI belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the NIKKI?

The NIKKI is classified as a fishing vessel.

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