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) 		52 40.276 N,1 45.339 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.671267
  • Longitude: 1.755650
Wreck Depth 15.8 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIMROD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.6 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1866
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1919
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2312/19 INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 524009N, 014517E. LATER AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW PA (1919). (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H8304/29 10.12.29 DELETED. (E 1568/290. H1927/69 30.7.70 LOCATED IN 524015N, 014527E USING HIFIX/3. (HMS ECHO, SIGNAL DTD 9.6.70). H1927/69 16.12.70 LEAST E/S DEPTH 16 IN GEN DEPTHS 20 - 21MTRS. SCOUR 22.5MTRS. SOME DOUBT WHETHER THIS IS A SHOAL OR A WK. (HMS ECHO, H525). TREAT AS A WK - W.O. INS AS WK 8FMS 4FT. - NM 76/71. H1927/69 21.5.73 EXAM'D IN 524015N, 014527E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 16.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 2.2MTRS.EASILY FOUND ON E/S, BUT MS47 TRANSIT SONAR CONTACT CONSIDERED DOUBTFUL. (HMS ECHO, H525). INS AS WK 15.8MTRS. (REASON NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H4852/74 26.1.79 NO TRACE OF THIS WRECK FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH USING DCS3 ON 18.8.78. CONSIDER SLIGHT E'LY MOVEMENT OF CAISTER SHOAL HAS ENGULFED THIS POSN. RECOMMEND WK BE EXPUNGED. (HMS ECHO, HI 64B/78). DELETED. BR STD. H1960/79 30.3.81 NOT LOCATED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). HH090/487/01 27.6.90 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH USING SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, HI 487). HH090/844/01 13.4.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 844). NCA. HH091/259/01 23.10.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1259). NCA. HI1545 2017 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY [EGS, HI1545.] NCA. RSDRA2024000276816 01.11.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (TRINITY HOUSE SURVEY, DTD 28.07.2024).NFA. RSDRA2024000343133 16.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, DTD 07.09.2024). NFA. RSDRA2025000327764 4.4.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (NJORD SURVEY HI1892, DTD 04.04.2025). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1866 IN DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SS NIMROD CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 44HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WESTRAY COPELAND & SON, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR CALAIS. CARGO COAL. DRIVEN ASHORE ON BARBER SAND, ENGINE ROOM FLOODED AND BROKE HER BACK. HAD BEEN SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON'S ANTARCTIC VESSEL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 40.276 N,1 45.339 E
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FAQ

Where is the NIMROD wreck located?

The NIMROD wreck is located at coordinates 52 40.276 N,1 45.339 E.

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

The NIMROD lies at a depth of about 15.8 meters and is located at coordinates 52 40.276 N,1 45.339 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIMROD?

The seabed around the NIMROD lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the NIMROD sink?

The NIMROD sank on Jan 29, 1919.

When was the wreck of the NIMROD discovered?

The wreck of the NIMROD was discovered in 1970.

What country did the NIMROD belong to?

The NIMROD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NIMROD carrying?

The NIMROD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NIMROD?

The NIMROD had a tonnage of 1866 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIMROD?

The NIMROD is classified as a steam ship.

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