Noya (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Noya (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.866 N,5 23.706 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.914433
  • Longitude: -5.395100
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NOYA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 13
Tonnage 4282
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2005

Surveying Details

H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROXIMATE 495442N, 052336W. LENGTH 101FT, HEIGHT 39FT. DIRN 045/225DEGS. GAVE OFF OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2, 4.7.45). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495442N, 052336W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH 1945, AUBD 301/205). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495442N, 052300W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH 1945, AUBD 301/206). 29.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495400N, 052400W. LENGTH 101FT, HEIGHT 30FT. DIRN 045/225DEGS. OIL AND WRECKAGE. (HMS ESSINGTON 29.3.45 AND 10.4.45, AUBD 301/210). H5051/70 13.11.70 H5051/70 13.11.70 INS AS NDW IN 495442N, 052332W. NC 777. 6.6.75 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 45.0MTRS. NE 777. H4551/76 27.10.78 H4551/76 & H1286/78 27.10.78 WK IN 495503N, 052336W [OGB] USING DECCA. HEIGHT 5FMS [9MTRS] IN GEN DEPTH 37FMS [68MTRS]. (AUTORITY NOT STATED). AMEND TO WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 7.4.05 HH091/059/01 7.4.05 EXAM'D 19.9.05 IN 4954.866N, 0523.706W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.7 IN GEN DEPTH 64.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 58MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ENGLISH & AMERICAN SHIPPING CO LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 310NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR FALMOUTH. TORPEDOED BY U-62. ABANDONED AND SANK. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 54.866 N,5 23.706 W
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FAQ

Where is the NOYA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NOYA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.866 N,5 23.706 W.

How deep is the NOYA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NOYA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.866 N,5 23.706 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NOYA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NOYA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the NOYA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NOYA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NOYA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NOYA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NOYA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NOYA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NOYA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NOYA (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods,oil.

What was the tonnage of the NOYA (POSSIBLY)?

The NOYA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4282 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOYA (POSSIBLY)?

The NOYA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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