Nyasaland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nyasaland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.534 N,2 53.726 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.392233
  • Longitude: -2.895433
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYASALAND
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 45.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 49
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 2
Tonnage 383
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 2.1.45 AUBD 303/23 2.1.45 POSN 502418N, 025400W. GOOD SONAR CONTACT AND POSN. LENGTH 160FT, HEIGHT 7FT. (EG 14 2.1.45). 15.12.44 AUBD 303/26 15.12.44 POSN 502300N, 025300W. GOOD SONAR CONTACT AND POSN. (15.12.44). H4638/55 9.2.60 H4638/55 9.2.60 EXAM'D IN 502330N, 025339W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24FMS IN GEN DEPT 28FMS. SEABED SAND AND SHELL. GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT 7.10.54). BR STD. H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 44.0MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 20.1.83 H5982/82 20.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502333N, 025339W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. HH100/351/11 11.6.96 HH100/351/11 11.6.96 DIVED 8/9.6.96. STEAMSHIP, PROBABLY COASTER. LENGTH PROBABLY 160-180 FEET. LIES UPRIGHT AND WELL SUNK INTO SANDY SEABED IN GEN DEPTH OF 55MTRS. WELL BROKEN FWD OF A SINGLE BOILER. STANDS ABOUT 2-3MTRS HIGH AT STERN, ABOUT 1.5MTRS AT BOILER. STERN LIES TO THE N. HOLDS FWD OF BOILER WITH WINCHES BETWEEN SUGGEST A COASTER TYPE VESSEL OF ABOUT 600GRT. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY THE BUILDER'S PLATE WHICH WAS RECOVERED 17.5.98. WK IS UPRIGHT AND WELL SUNK INTO THE SEABED. STERN INTACT, WELL BROKEN FORWARD. BOWS SOUTH. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/961/01 5.12.03 HH090/961/01 5.12.03 EXAM'D 13.7.03 IN 5023.534N, 0253.726W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.0 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 49MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 002/182 DEGS WITH BOWS S. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 961). INTACT, UPRIGHT, HATCH VISIBLE ON DCS3. AMEND WK 47MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-DIAMANTE. BUILT IN 1896 BY J C TECKLENBORK, GEESTEMUNDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOZAMBIQUE WHALING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 36NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB33. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL SUNK INTO SEABED, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the NYASALAND wreck located?

The NYASALAND wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.534 N,2 53.726 W.

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

The NYASALAND lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.534 N,2 53.726 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NYASALAND?

The seabed around the NYASALAND lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the NYASALAND sink?

The NYASALAND sank on Apr 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the NYASALAND discovered?

The wreck of the NYASALAND was discovered in 1945.

What country did the NYASALAND belong to?

The NYASALAND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NYASALAND carrying?

The NYASALAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NYASALAND?

The NYASALAND had a tonnage of 383 tons.

What type of wreck is the NYASALAND?

The NYASALAND is classified as a steam ship.

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