San Nicolas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
San nicolas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
42 27.833 N,9 22.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.463883
  • Longitude: -9.375000
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN NICOLAS
Tonnage 2659
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1954
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4896/54 6.8.54 H4896/54 6.8.54 SUNK IN FOG. POSN NOT STATED. (LLOYDS). H2765/69 10.6.76 H2765/69 10.6.76 NDW IN 422748N, 092100W. (CADIZ NM 634/76). NCA. 9.11.78 9.11.78 NDW SHOWN ON SPANISH 41 [1978 EDN]. NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 200MTRS. 16.9.98 16.9.98 NDW SHOWN IN 422802N, 092238W [EUR] ON SPANISH 416 [1ST EDN DEC 1997]. NCA. PLOTS IN 350MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN FOG. (LLOYDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 42 27.833 N,9 22.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAN NICOLAS wreck located?

The SAN NICOLAS wreck is located at coordinates 42 27.833 N,9 22.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN NICOLAS?

The seabed around the SAN NICOLAS lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When did the SAN NICOLAS sink?

The SAN NICOLAS sank on Jul 18, 1954.

When was the wreck of the SAN NICOLAS discovered?

The wreck of the SAN NICOLAS was discovered in 1954.

What was the tonnage of the SAN NICOLAS?

The SAN NICOLAS had a tonnage of 2659 tons.