Niritos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Niritos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 13.98 N,10 38.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.233000
  • Longitude: -10.633767
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIRITOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3759
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 571400N, 103800W. 31.7.87 31.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN OVER 2200MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 25.6.91 25.6.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 4M FROM 571400N, 103800W. (LL WW2)
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1906. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 99 W OF IRELAND, WHILST EN-ROUTE PORT SULPHUR TO GARSTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G C DRACOULIS.

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FAQ

Where is the NIRITOS wreck located?

The NIRITOS wreck is located at coordinates 57 13.98 N,10 38.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NIRITOS?

The seabed around the NIRITOS lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the NIRITOS sink?

The NIRITOS sank on Oct 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NIRITOS discovered?

The wreck of the NIRITOS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NIRITOS belong to?

The NIRITOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NIRITOS carrying?

The NIRITOS was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the NIRITOS?

The NIRITOS had a tonnage of 3759 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIRITOS?

The NIRITOS is classified as a steam ship.

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