Nubia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nubia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 51.341 N,1 36.189 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.855683
  • Longitude: 1.603150
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NUBIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1173
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 28, 2015

Surveying Details

H429/15 25.1.15 SUNK 2 MILES NE OF BACTON CG STATION. POSN 525245N, 013130E, APPROX. INS AS NDWPD (1915). - NM 62/15. H4282/26 14.10.26 DELETE. H7896/32 11.11.32 NOT LOCATED BY THV. (TH, 1932). H1270/71 18.11.71 REPD TO HAVE BEEN FOUND BY UNDERMARINE OPS. LTD. NO DETAILS PROVIDED. (E GILES, 13.10.71). H1952/80 25.1.83 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN DURING SONAR SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 22). HH100/351/07 11.8.93 WK OF NUBIA LOCATED IN 525119N, 013618E. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. WELL DISPERSED IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. STANDS APPROX. 1MTR CLEAR OF SEABED. (G M FOOT, 9.8.93). INS AS WKPA 22MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 28.5.15 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE HI 1427). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEITH, HULL & HAMBURG STEAM PACKET CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 205HP, SINGLE SHAFT. CARGO COAL. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR CHERBOURG. COLLIDED WITH SS ABBAS AND SANK.

General Comments

WELL DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the NUBIA wreck located?

The NUBIA wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.341 N,1 36.189 E.

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

The NUBIA lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 52 51.341 N,1 36.189 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NUBIA?

The seabed around the NUBIA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the NUBIA sink?

The NUBIA sank on Jan 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the NUBIA discovered?

The wreck of the NUBIA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the NUBIA belong to?

The NUBIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NUBIA carrying?

The NUBIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NUBIA?

The NUBIA had a tonnage of 1173 tons.

What type of wreck is the NUBIA?

The NUBIA is classified as a steam ship.

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