Nile Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nile Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.254 N,5 25.635 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.270900
  • Longitude: -5.427250
Wreck Depth 19.3 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NILE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Shadow Height 3.7
Tonnage 700
Tonnage Type net
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1854
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1854
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2011

Surveying Details

H2959/73 5.4.73 H2959/73 5.4.73 REPD TO LIE 1M TO NNW OF STONES IN 501615N, 052536W USING DECCA. NAME OF SHIP CONFIRMED BY RECOVERY OF SPOONS MARKED NILE. (E GILES, 3.4.73). CHART AS USC 18MTRS [10FMS]. BR STD. H2959/73 16.5.73 H2959/73 16.5.73 DEPTH 80FT (LESS MAX TIDE SHOULD GIVE SAFE CLEARANCE OF 10FMS). LIES NNW/SSE WITH STERN NNW. ON STBD SIDE. ENGINE HIGHEST POINT AT 12FT. BROKEN IN TWO MIDSHIPS WITH ANCHORS & CABLE LYING CLEAR OF SHIP. NO SIGN OF CARGO. NO BOILERS VISIBLE, PROBABLY ROLLED CLEAR. EXTREMELY ROTTEN. NON-FERROUS METAL SALVAGE BUT NO BLASTING. (E GILES, 6.5.73). NCA. 26.7.06 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5016.284N, 0525.660W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 15.12.11 15.12.11 LOCATED 9.10.09 IN 5016.254N, 0525.635W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPHT 19.35 IN GEN DEPTH 23.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 4.0MTRS, WIDTH 3.8MTRS, HT 3.65MTRS. SMALL OBJECT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). ?DEBRIS OR ENGINE. AMEND WK 19.3MTRS N REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1849 IN GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH & IRISH STEAMSHIP CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 200 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR PENZANCE. RAN AGROUND ON THE STONES IN HEAVY SEAS & THICK WEATHER AND SANK IN DEEP WATER. CREW OF 16 AND 24 PASSENGERS ALL LOST. (SIBI). CREW OF 25 WITH 5 PASSENGERS LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

SMALL CONTACT, ?DEBRIS OR ENGINE

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FAQ

Where is the NILE wreck located?

The NILE wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.254 N,5 25.635 W.

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

The NILE lies at a depth of about 19.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.254 N,5 25.635 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NILE?

The seabed around the NILE lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the NILE sink?

The NILE sank on Nov 30, 1854.

When was the wreck of the NILE discovered?

The wreck of the NILE was discovered in 1854.

What country did the NILE belong to?

The NILE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NILE carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the NILE?

The NILE had a tonnage of 700 tons.

What type of wreck is the NILE?

The NILE is classified as a steam ship.

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