Novillo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Novillo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.308 N,0 22.475 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.371800
  • Longitude: -0.374583
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NOVILLO
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 96.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Sonar Length 87.1
Sonar Width 21.4
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 15
Tonnage 2336
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SANK 141 DEG, 1 MILE FROM CAN BUOY T. (AUTH'Y NOT KNOWN). SANK 8 MILES NE FROM SCARBOROUGH. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H3752/26 INS NDW (PA) (1917) IN 542300N, 002242W ON 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW (PA). NC 129. 29.11.74 AMEND TO USC PA 20MTRS. NC 129. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 WK DIVED IN ON IN 542215N, 002215W. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS (HWS). (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). AMEND TO WKPA 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/06 24.2.93 LOCATED IN 542217.5N, 002223W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND TO WK 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 12.7.97 IN 542218.6N, 002228.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LENGTH 69MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK BROKEN IN TWO. BOW SECTION ON SIDE (?INVERTED), STERN SECTION IS UPRIGHT. NOT SWEPT DUE TO POTS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND TO WK 34MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 25.4.01 INTACT FROM STERN TO MIDSHIPS BUT ON PORT SIDE WITH DECK ALMOST VERTICAL. ENGINE IN CORRECT POSN AND LAID OVER WITH THE STERN. BROKEN BETWEEN ENGINE AND BOILERS AND EVERYTHING FWD HAS COLLAPSED. 'SUD ATLANTICA' POTTERY AND 'HAWTHORN LESLIE' BILGE PUMP COVER LOCATED CONFIRMING IDENTITY. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5422.308N, 0022.475W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 87.1MTRS, WIDTH 21.4MTRS, HT 10.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 015/195. MAINLY INTACT, BROKEN APART MIDSHIPS. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 33MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-AMASIS. BUILT IN 1895 BY HAWTHORN & LESLIE, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIEDAD ANONIME DE NAVIGATION SUD ATLANTICA (MANAGERS, R RASONUSSEN, COPENHAGEN). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 276 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BLAYNE. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-57. FOUR LOST.

General Comments

Mainly intact, collapsed around midships.

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FAQ

Where is the NOVILLO wreck located?

The NOVILLO wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.308 N,0 22.475 W.

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

The NOVILLO lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.308 N,0 22.475 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NOVILLO?

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

When did the NOVILLO sink?

The NOVILLO sank on Oct 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NOVILLO discovered?

The wreck of the NOVILLO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NOVILLO belong to?

The NOVILLO belonged to DK.

What cargo was the NOVILLO carrying?

The NOVILLO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NOVILLO?

The NOVILLO had a tonnage of 2336 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOVILLO?

The NOVILLO is classified as a steam ship.

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