Nordstern Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Nordstern Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 18.367 N,2 3.542 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.306117
  • Longitude: -2.059033
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDSTERN
Type tanker
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2025

Surveying Details

H6656/54 10.11.54 STF IN 471821N, 020338W OR 88DEGS, 2600FT FROM FR LT ON DONGES PIER. MARKED BY R CAN LT BUOY, GPOCC(2)R. (PARIS NM 37 24 54). - NM 2536/84. 8.4.57 SHOWN AS ST MARKED BY R CAN LT BUOY, OCC.R, ON NE 2985. H6656/54 8.3.60 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS [2FMS 4FT], BUOY REMOVED. (FRENCH NM 59 52 11). - NM 541/60. 28.6.79 SHOWN AS STP LYING NW/SE ON FRENCH 6493. CHART AS ST. BR STD. H1271/77 9.12.81 SHOWN AS DANGER CIRCLE 'WK COVERED BY SAND' ON FRENCH 6854 [1981 EDN]. AMENDED TO FOUL. BR STD. 27.2.84 SHOWN AS STP, LYING N/S, IN 471822.8N 020327.6W ON FRENCH 6493 [1981 EDN]. NC 2985. 24.9.85 STATED AS PETROL/OIL TANKER 'NORDSTERN' IN 471822.8N, 020327.6W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984/85). NCA, PLOTS ALMOST ENTIRELY ON DRYING BANK. 27.12.90 STP IN 471825.6N, 020327.7W. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572008). CHART AS STP IN 471825.6N, 020327.7W. NE 2985. 11.4.96 SHOWN AS FOUL ON FRENCH 7396 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 15.6.06 SHOWN AS F PA IN 4718.367N, 0203.542W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7369 [INT 1842] [2ND EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2985.

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FAQ

Where is the NORDSTERN wreck located?

The NORDSTERN wreck is located at coordinates 47 18.367 N,2 3.542 W.

When was the wreck of the NORDSTERN discovered?

The wreck of the NORDSTERN was discovered in 1954.

What type of wreck is the NORDSTERN?

The NORDSTERN is classified as a tanker.

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