Nitedal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nitedal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.094 N,0 0.918 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.118233
  • Longitude: 0.015300
Wreck Depth 37.62 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NITEDAL
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.8 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 85.4
Sonar Width 30.8
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 68
Tonnage 1714
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H375/17 16.1.17 'GRAAFJELD' MINED 1.5M E OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (FLAMBOROUGH HD SIG STN). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW (1917)(PA) IN 540720N, 000225E. BR STD. H4593/59 10.11.59 AMEND TO NDWPA. BR STD. 20.3.70 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. BR STD. 3.7.72 SHOWN IN 540715N, 000245E. (DANISH FISH CHARTS 5400(1965)5300). AMEND TO USC 28MTRS. BR STD. H5970/69 15.1.80 EXAM'D 22.6.79 IN 540706.4N, 000101.7E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.7 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.95MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW ON SMOOTH GRAVEL. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT, PARTLY BROKEN UP, WITH HIGHEST POINT AT NE END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 46/79). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. BR STD. H5084/77 24.3.80 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 540705N, 000105E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.3 IN GEN DEPTH 44.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS, LENGTH 112MTRS. LYING 095/275 DEG. APPARENTLY INTACT. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 19.12.97 EXAM'D 23.8.97 IN 540705.6N, 000055.0E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.0, FOUL 38.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.9 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED, BADLY DECOMPOSED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND TO SW 38MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/18 29.4.02 WK TWISTED TO STBD WITH BOWS UPRIGHT. BOWS AND BOILER ARE THE HIGHEST POINTS. MID ENGINED. FISHING NET ON THE BOILER. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 4MTRS. (S OLD). NCA. PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'GRAAFJELD'. HH100/351/18 THIS IS THE 'NITEDAL'. HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL INSCRIBED: 'HERO'. (S OLD). SEP 2016/000007250 19.06.16 EXAM'D 18.02.16 IN 5407.094N, 0000.919W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 84.1MTRS, WIDTH 28.3MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 249/069. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WRECK APPEARS INTACT AND THE SHOALEST POINT IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WRECK. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 37MTRS. SEP 2016/000053291 6.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5407.094N, 0000.918W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.62MTRS, GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 85.4MTRS, WIDTH 30.8MTRS, HT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 068/248 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK MOSTLY INTACT. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_MMT0001). AMEND NDW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-HERO. BUILT IN 1903 LAXEVAAGS MSK. & JRNSKB. BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S OSTLANDET. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 149HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROUEN. CARGO 2500 TONS COAL. TORPEDOED BY UB-57. SANK IN LESS THAN 3 MINUTES.

General Comments

Wreck intact

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FAQ

Where is the NITEDAL wreck located?

The NITEDAL wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.094 N,0 0.918 E.

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

The NITEDAL lies at a depth of about 37.62 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.094 N,0 0.918 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NITEDAL?

The seabed around the NITEDAL lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the NITEDAL sink?

The NITEDAL sank on Oct 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NITEDAL discovered?

The wreck of the NITEDAL was discovered in 1980.

What country did the NITEDAL belong to?

The NITEDAL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NITEDAL carrying?

The NITEDAL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NITEDAL?

The NITEDAL had a tonnage of 1714 tons.

What type of wreck is the NITEDAL?

The NITEDAL is classified as a steam ship.

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