Nimrod Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nimrod Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.02 N,0 39.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.383667
  • Longitude: 0.664900
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIMROD
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 51
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 1994

Surveying Details

SUNK 45M E BY S OF LOWESTOFT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 532300N, 004000E. - FNM 431/15. H6391/19 8.3.20 INS AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1190. 10.4.24 AMEND DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H595/58 2.6.58 AMEND DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 107. H332/62 & H4729/62 1.2.63 A/S CONTACT OBTAINED 3C SW OF THIS POSN. (HMS SCOTT, AUG '62). NCA. 26.9.72 AMEND WK USC PA 20MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NC 107. HH100/351/02 1.12.89 NO SIGNIFICANT CONTACT OBSERVED IN THIS POSN DURING PIPELINE SURVEY USING SYLEDIS AND DCS3. (HYDROSEARCH ASSOCIATION LTD, 13.11.89). DELETE. - NM 27/90. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS LTD., 22.12.93). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. 3.3.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (CEFAS, SILVER PIT SURVEY 2014, BDC EXAMINATION OF DATA). NCA. SEP 2020/0000180469 7.8.20 NOT FOUND. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR FISHING GROUNDS. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK USING EXPLOSIVES. (LLWW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 23.02 N,0 39.894 E
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FAQ

Where is the NIMROD wreck located?

The NIMROD wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.02 N,0 39.894 E.

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

The NIMROD lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.02 N,0 39.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIMROD?

The seabed around the NIMROD lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the NIMROD sink?

The NIMROD sank on Sep 10, 1915.

When was the wreck of the NIMROD discovered?

The wreck of the NIMROD was discovered in 1915.

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 51 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIMROD?

The NIMROD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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