Nurnberg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nurnberg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.172 N,1 41.738 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.136200
  • Longitude: -1.695633
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NURNBERG
Type light cruiser
Flag DE
Length 151.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 140
Tonnage 6150
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1922
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions ,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3603/22 13.7.22 GERMAN LIGHT CRUISER `NURNBERG' SANK IN 500700N, 014300W APPROX. (HMS REPULSE, REPORT DTD 7.7.22). H03135/44 24.8.44 WK REPD IN 500900N, 014124W BY HMS AZALEA. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, 24.8.44). 26.8.44 WK OF 'ASHMUN J CLOUGH' IN 501000N, 014100W. (AUBD 304/98). H03504/51 13.9.51 A LARGE OLD WK LOCATED IN 500812N, 014142W. NO SPECIFIC DIMENSIONS REPD. LIES 070/250DEGS. THOUGHT TO BE WK OF 'ASHMUN J CLOUGH'. (CINC PORTSMOUTH). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 11.8.77 NOW CHARTED AS USC 40MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 22.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC '79 EDN]. NCA. 27.2.90 SHOWN AS USC 40MTRS IN 500818N, 014136W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. POSN 500817.5N, 014142W [EUR] [ACCURACY 100MTRS]. GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990). NCA. HH226/350/02 5.2.91 NOW WK 51MTRS IN 500818N, 014142W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 90 50 32). BR STD. HH090/588/01 2.11.93 EXAM'D 5.6.93 IN 500810.3N, 014144.3W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.0 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS, LENGTH 68MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK LYING 140/320DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (NP 1008, HI 588). SONAR TRACE INDICATES POSSIBILITY OF 2ND WK LYING ALONGSIDE THIS WK. BR STD. HH100/351/08 29.6.94 LOCATED IN 500810N, 014139W [WGD] BY GPS AND INVESTIGATED BY 2 PAIRS OF DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVE COMPUTER 53.3 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. ESTIMATED LENGTH 450FT, BEAM 43FT. WRECK WELL BROKEN. ONE SIDE OF HULL OR PART OF IT STANDING UPRIGHT. SHIP LIES OVER TO PORT, DECKS COLLAPSED, 2 GUN TURRETS UPSIDE DOWN, ONE WITH TRAINING MECHANISM STILL ATTACHED. VISIBILITY ABOUT 20MTRS+. (J WELCH, 26.6.94). ALMOST CERTAINLY THE 'NURNBERG' PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE [18855]. NCA. 16.11.98 EUR POSN: 500813.5N, 014139.5W. NC 2613.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 29.9.99 LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1916 BY HOWALDTSWERKE KIEL, SURVIVED ATTEMPTED SCUTTLING AT SCAPA FLOW AS MOORING CHAINS BROKE AND SHE DRIFTED ASHORE. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD S.C. GEORGE). SUNK DURING TARGET FIRING BY HMS REPULSE.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, ONE SIDE OF HULL STILL STANDS

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FAQ

Where is the NURNBERG wreck located?

The NURNBERG wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.172 N,1 41.738 W.

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

The NURNBERG lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.172 N,1 41.738 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NURNBERG?

The seabed around the NURNBERG lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the NURNBERG sink?

The NURNBERG sank on Jul 7, 1922.

When was the wreck of the NURNBERG discovered?

The wreck of the NURNBERG was discovered in 1922.

What country did the NURNBERG belong to?

The NURNBERG belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the NURNBERG?

The NURNBERG had a tonnage of 6150 tons.

What type of wreck is the NURNBERG?

The NURNBERG is classified as a light cruiser.

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