Nyon (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nyon (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55.997 N,2 13.093 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.933283
  • Longitude: -2.218217
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYON (BOW SECTION)
Length 136.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5058
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1958
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2004

Surveying Details

H8470/58 12.2.59 ASHORE ON ROCKS 3M NW ST ABB'S HD. STERN HALF SALVED. FORE PART STILL ASHORE & BREAKING UP. POSN 555600N, 021300W APPROX. (LL & CG HOUSES). NCA. H2579/62 15.6.62 NYON RE-BUILT 15.6.62 SANK AFTER COLLISION OFF BEACHY HEAD [SEE 20401]. 9.12.74 NYON SAID TO HAVE STRANDED ON THE SHORE AT FASTCASTLE HEAD IN NOV 1961. BOWS REMAIN AS WRECKAGE DRYING AT LW. STERN TOWED AWAY AND NEW BOWS FITTED. SANK AFTER COLLISION 16.6.62 AT BEACHY HD [SEE 20401]. (P BAKER, LTR DTD 3.12.74) HH090/915/01 16.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. (LL & CG SEAHOUSES)

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FAQ

Where is the NYON (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The NYON (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.997 N,2 13.093 W.

When did the NYON (BOW SECTION) sink?

The NYON (BOW SECTION) sank on Nov 17, 1958.

When was the wreck of the NYON (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the NYON (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1958.

What was the tonnage of the NYON (BOW SECTION)?

The NYON (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 5058 tons.

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