Nitedal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nitedal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.215 N,0 2.237 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.020250
  • Longitude: -0.037283
Water Depth 16 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 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1714
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 1999

Surveying Details

H7135/17 28.11.17 POSN 6M S [MAG] FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD. (M74076/17, M74067/17, M74036/17). POSN ACCEPTED AS 540112N, 000208W APPROX). NCA. SEE ALSO 'LEKA'. - FNM 677/17 COVERS POSN. 10.2.24 AMENDED TO DW (WRECKS). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1190. H2964/31 17.11.31 AREA OF 5.75 BY 7.25 CABLES AROUND POSN 540112N, 000208W SEARCHED BY OROPESA SWEEP TO DEPTHS OF 56 & 60FT. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS FITZROY, 1931). DELETED. BR STD. H4069/72 5.3.80 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/79). NCA. 16.6.99 INFORMATION RE-ASSESSED. AMEND TO DEAD. SEP 2021/000166150 25.6.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY LAXEVAAGS, MASKIN & JERNSKIBS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T SAGEN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. SANK IN 3MINUTES. (DODS).

General Comments

STEEL HULLED

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FAQ

Where is the NITEDAL wreck located?

The NITEDAL wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.215 N,0 2.237 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NITEDAL?

The seabed around the NITEDAL lies at approximately 16 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 1917.

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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