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) 		51 54.624 N,5 17.964 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.910400
  • Longitude: -5.299400
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIMROD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 583
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1860
Original Detection Year 1860
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3542/68 2.4.69 DW IN 515436N, 051754W. (R EDMONDS). BR STD. H6872/68 16.10.69 APPLICATION TO PURCHASE WRECK BY SOUTH & WEST WALES MARINE INSPECTION REFUSED AS OWNERSHIP CANNOT BE ESTABLISHED. (LOOSE MINS FROM NAVAL HOME). H3409/70 22.9.70 IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT THE WRECK LIES IN 515436N, 051754W (POSN OF GLENISLA) AND THAT GLENISLA LIES IN POSN OF THIS WRECK. (P O HODGES RN, LTR DTD 10.8.70). H4919/77 29.12.77 POSN AMENDED FROM 515415N, 051839W (GLENISLA - POSSIBLY). THIS IS NOW DEFINITELY THE NIMROD. MR E. GILES HAS THE SHIP'S BELL. THE PADDLES ARE ON SITE & CROCKERY & CUTLERY WITH THE NAME ON IT. ORIGINAL INFO FROM S MORTIMER, ST DAVIDS. (E GILES, 11.12.77). H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY LOOKED FOR. (HMS FOX, HI 20). NCA. HH100/351/10 9.11.95 WELL BROKEN UP AND LIES IN THREE LOCATIONS IN THE COVE. MOST PROMINENT SITE HAS CONDENSERS. THESE RISE 2.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED AND FORM A LARGE METAL CAGE. MUCH DEBRIS ABOUT THE SITE. ENGINE AND REMAINS OF PADDLES LIE IN DEEP GULLY ON THE EDGE OF THE COVE. (R M JONES). 18.4.13 LIES IN TWO PARTS. BOW SECTION LIES IN 5154.613N, 0517.954W [WGD] AND IS FLAT TO THE SEABED. STERN LIES IN 5154.587N, 0518.081W AND IS FULLY BROKEN UP. (DIVER MAGAZINE, MAY 2013). SEP 2021/000284268 1.11.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1677). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2021

Circumstances of loss

25.2.1860 BUILT IN 1843 BY T VERNON & SON, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CORK STEAMSHIP COMPANY. TWO BOILERS, SIDE-VALVE ENGINE OF 300 NHP, PADDLE PROPULSION. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR CORK ON 25.2.1860. ENGINES FAILED IN THE IRISH SEA ON 27TH, PASSAGE CONTINUED UNDER SAIL BUT LATER WAS DRIVEN ON THE ROCKS OFF ST DAVIDS HEAD AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. ALL 45 PERSONS ON BOARD WERE DROWNED. CAPTAIN REFUSED ASSISTANCE FROM SS CITY OF PARIS. (DODS & LLOYDS).

General Comments

BROKEN IN THREE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 54.624 N,5 17.964 W
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FAQ

Where is the NIMROD wreck located?

The NIMROD wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.624 N,5 17.964 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NIMROD?

The seabed around the NIMROD lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the NIMROD sink?

The NIMROD sank on Feb 27, 1860.

When was the wreck of the NIMROD discovered?

The wreck of the NIMROD was discovered in 1860.

What country did the NIMROD belong to?

The NIMROD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NIMROD carrying?

The NIMROD was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NIMROD?

The NIMROD had a tonnage of 583 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIMROD?

The NIMROD is classified as a steam ship.

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