Nimrod (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Nimrod (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 14.433 N,1 10.836 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.240550
- Longitude: 1.180600
|
| Wreck Depth |
16.04 m
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
NIMROD (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
49.4 m |
| Width |
8.2 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Sonar Length |
50.4 |
| Sonar Width |
13.5 |
| Shadow Height |
3.9 |
| Orientation |
72 |
| Tonnage |
378 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
stone
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 14, 1977
|
| Scour Dimensions |
014.0,,000.7,123.0, |
| Original Detection Year |
1977 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 6, 2018 |
Surveying Details
H3805/72 18.11.77 WK LOCATED IN 531424N, 011036E. (TH HARWICH, TELECON). NCA YET. H4658/71 14.12.77 SURVEY ATTEMPTS INCONCLUSIVE. ANOTHER EXAMINATION TO BE CONDUCTED. G SPH BUOY, INT QKFL G, LAID 140 DEG, 1C FROM WK. (TH HARWICH, TELEX 5.12.77). NCA YET. H4658/71 16.12.77 WK EXAM'D IN 531433N, 011051E. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 18, FOUL AT 19MTRS. GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. WK BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH HARWICH, TELEX 15.12.77). INS AS SW 18MTRS. BR STD. HH090/565/01 4.12.92 HH090/565/01 4.12.92 EXAM'D 1.10.92 IN 531424.6N, 011056.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.4, FOUL AT 15.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTR. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. AREA OF LARGE BROKEN DEBRIS ORIENTATED 170/350 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 565). AMEND TO SW 15.4MTRS. - NM 45/93. HH090/593/01 10.1.94 EXAM'D 13.8.93 IN 531424.5N, 011057.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.1 IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS, LENGTH 66MTRS, BREADTH 22MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEG, BROKEN IN TWO PARTS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). NCA. 29.11.02 DIVERS REPORT THAT WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE CARGO OF YORK STONE IS STILL IN THE HOLD. ALMOST CERTAINLY THE NIMROD. (R YOUND, TELECON). NCA. SEP 2018/000212985 6.9.18 EXAM'D 25.3.18 IN 5314.433N 0110.836E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 50.4MTRS, WIDTH 13.5MTRS, HEIGHT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 072/252 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 41MTRS, 0.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 123 DEGS. INTACT BROKEN IN TWO AT MIDSHIPS. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1948 BY SCHEEPS WESTERBROEK, WESERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS FORUMCASTLE LTD. MANAGED BY TOWER SHIPPING, JERSEY. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 360HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WHITSTABLE FOR LEITH. CARGO STONE. CARGO SHIFTED IN STRONG WINDS. ABANDONED BY CREW WHEN STBD LIST DEVELOPED. LATER SANK. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 14.433 N,1 10.836 E
Nimrod (Probably) on Wreck Map
Nimrod (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the NIMROD (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The NIMROD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.433 N,1 10.836 E.
How deep is the NIMROD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The NIMROD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.04 meters and is located at coordinates 53 14.433 N,1 10.836 E.
How deep is the seabed around the NIMROD (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the NIMROD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the NIMROD (PROBABLY) sink?
The NIMROD (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 14, 1977.
When was the wreck of the NIMROD (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the NIMROD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1977.
What country did the NIMROD (PROBABLY) belong to?
The NIMROD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the NIMROD (PROBABLY) carrying?
The NIMROD (PROBABLY) was carrying stone.
What was the tonnage of the NIMROD (PROBABLY)?
The NIMROD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 378 tons.
What type of wreck is the NIMROD (PROBABLY)?
The NIMROD (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.
General Comments
BROKEN IN TWO PARTS