Nyula Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nyula Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 0.529 N,1 20.755 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.008817
  • Longitude: -1.345917
Wreck Depth 27.14 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYULA
Type yacht
Flag GB
Sonar Length 98.5
Sonar Width 35.3
Shadow Height 0.9
Tonnage 48
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1941
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01495/41 11.6.41 INS AS NDWPA. - NM NM 1355/41. 18.5.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 18MTRS. NC 152. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT LOCATED. (ISS HI 9/70). NCA. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 26.3.19 EXAM�D 26.3.19 IN 5500.529N, 0120.755W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 98.5MTRS, WIDTH 35.3MTRS, HT 0.9MTRS. SCATTERED DEBRIS, NO DISCERNIBLE FEATURES. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). INS DW 27.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL NAVY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. A HARBOUR DEFENCE CRAFT.

General Comments

SCATTERED DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the NYULA wreck located?

The NYULA wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.529 N,1 20.755 W.

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

The NYULA lies at a depth of about 27.14 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.529 N,1 20.755 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NYULA?

The seabed around the NYULA lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the NYULA sink?

The NYULA sank on May 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the NYULA discovered?

The wreck of the NYULA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the NYULA belong to?

The NYULA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NYULA?

The NYULA had a tonnage of 48 tons.

What type of wreck is the NYULA?

The NYULA is classified as a yacht.