Nyanza (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nyanza (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 3.296 N,5 26.259 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.054933
  • Longitude: -5.437650
Wreck Depth 80.43 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYANZA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 130.46
Sonar Width 17.93
Shadow Height 22.33
Orientation 156
Tonnage 4053
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 2.10.18 WK IN 550307N, 052630W OR 10' NW BY W OF CORSEWALL PT. (BOARD OF TRADE 6/316). H8203/19 NOW IN POSN 14' NE BY E FROM THE MAIDENS. 30.9.18 NOW IN 550330N, 052530W (PA) OR 10' NW 0.5 W FROM CORSEWALL PT. (IDSA M024147). 18.8.53 INS NDW (PA) ON F6629 ONLY. 18.11.65 INS IN 550300N, 052600W. NC F6626. H0109/05 9.5.45 NOW IN 550345N, 052515W ON WESTERN APPROACHES LIST. WAGO 524. SIGNAL 9.5.45. 10.3.45 NOW IN 550300N, 052600W. (AUBD 318/64 & 318/65, COMMANDER IN CHIEF, WESTERN APPROACHES FORCE 37) 18.8.53 INS NDW ON F6629 ONLY. H3671/72 20.7.72 EXAM'D 3.7.72 IN 550317N, 052610W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86.1 IN GEN DEPTH 105MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND & SHELL. ABOUT 370FT. LONG LYING 155/335DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. INS AS WK 47FMS. BR STD. H3671/72 12.3.73 INS BY NM. - NM 658/73 H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 86MTRS. NC 2199. H3671/72 7.12.76 AMENDED BY NM. - NM 73/77 H5982/82 8.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 550321N, 052618W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 7, [1982]. SEP 2021/000322449 21.12.21 EXAM�D 16.5.21 IN 5503.296N, 0526.2598E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 80.43TRS IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. LENGTH 130.46MTRS, WIDTH 17.93MTRS, HT 22.33MTRS. ORIENTATION 156/336 DEGS. LARGELY INTACT, STERN BROKEN AT 90 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). AMEND NDW 80MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY STEPHEN & SONS LTD. (ALEXANDER STEPHEN), DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACLAY & MCINTYRE LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ARCHANGEL. TORPEDOED BY UB 95. 13 LOST INCLUDING CAPTAIN. (LLWW1, WW1SL & WRECKSITE.EU)

General Comments

INTACT, NO SCOUR, ?ON ITS SIDE, STERN BROKEN AT 90 DEGREE ANGLE. UK NM 99/22.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 3.296 N,5 26.259 W
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FAQ

Where is the NYANZA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NYANZA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 3.296 N,5 26.259 W.

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

The NYANZA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 80.43 meters and is located at coordinates 55 3.296 N,5 26.259 W.

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

The seabed around the NYANZA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the NYANZA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NYANZA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 29, 1918.

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

The wreck of the NYANZA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NYANZA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NYANZA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NYANZA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NYANZA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NYANZA (POSSIBLY)?

The NYANZA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4053 tons.

What type of wreck is the NYANZA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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