Nw96 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Nw96 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.219 N,1 34.981 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.686983
  • Longitude: -1.583017
Wreck Depth 6.15 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NW96
Sonar Length 13.27
Sonar Width 8.62
Shadow Height 0.7
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 6/4
Original Detection Year 2018
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 14.6.22 HISTORIC ENGLAND RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NEWLY IDENTIFIED WOODEN VESSEL LOCATED AT 5041.223N, 0134.981W [WGD]. (MARTIN PRITCHARD 2018 REPORTED SITE). INS NDW. 14.6.22 STATUTORY INSTRUMENT; SI 2022 NUMBER 535, CAME INTO EFFECT 2/6/2022. WK NW96 HAS BEEN AWARDED STATUS
Last Amended Date Jun 6, 1973

Circumstances of loss

In December 2019, Historic England received notification of the discovery of a newly discovered wooden wreck site known as the Shingles Bank Wreck NW96. This wreck was discovered by Martin Pritchard in 2018 during a sidescan sonar survey, and following a diving investigation was reported to Historic England.The wreck comprises the remains of a ship predating 1580.The wreck was first identified by divers working with a local dive-charter skipper investigating a range of sites on the western side of the Isle of Wight. During these dives, at least 50 very large lead ingots with unidentified markings, together with stone cannon balls and other archaeological material, was identified.

General Comments

HISTORIC

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FAQ

Where is the NW96 wreck located?

The NW96 wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.219 N,1 34.981 W.

How deep is the NW96 and where exactly is it located?

The NW96 lies at a depth of about 6.15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.219 N,1 34.981 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NW96?

The seabed around the NW96 lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NW96 discovered?

The wreck of the NW96 was discovered in 2018.

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