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.

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

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

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
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.
Last Amended Date	Jan 19, 2004

RAN AGROUND. (LL & CG SEAHOUSES)

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