Nimrod Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Nimrod Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.019 N,0 10.897 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.450317
  • Longitude: 0.181617
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIMROD
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 8.8 m
Tonnage 5
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH242/570/07 27.4.00 GROUNDED IN 5327.0N, 0011.0E [OGB]. THREE ANCHORS DOWN AND MASTHEAD LIGHT BURNING. OWNER CONSIDERS THAT VESSEL WILL BE LOST IN OVERNIGHT WINDS AND FLOOD TIDES. (MRCC YARMOUTH, FAX DTD 20.4.00). NCA. HH242/570/07 27.4.00 VESSEL REMAINS AGROUND IN MID-AFTERNOON WITH NO PROSPECT OF REFLOATING. IS NOW WELL ABOVE THE LATEST HW MARK AND NEAP TIDES ARE NOW APPROACHING. (MRCC YARMOUTH, FAX DTD 20.4.00). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SUFFERED GERABOX FAILURE AND GROUNDED AT HW. LATER LEFT HIGH AND DRY ON MUDFLATS AS NEAP TIDES APPROACHED. CREW OF 2 RECOVERED. VESSEL BUILT IN 1959.

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FAQ

Where is the NIMROD wreck located?

The NIMROD wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.019 N,0 10.897 E.

When did the NIMROD sink?

The NIMROD sank on Apr 19, 2000.

When was the wreck of the NIMROD discovered?

The wreck of the NIMROD was discovered in 2000.

What country did the NIMROD belong to?

The NIMROD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NIMROD?

The NIMROD had a tonnage of 5 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIMROD?

The NIMROD is classified as a fishing vessel.

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