Admiral Nakhimoff (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Admiral nakhimoff (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 31.5 N,129 34.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.525000
  • Longitude: 129.571667
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY)
Type cruiser (military)
Flag RU
Length 100.6 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 8524
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1905
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3077/77 28.7.80 H3077/77 28.7.80 SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS IN 343245N, 1293600E. (TOKYO NM 737(T)/80). NCA. H3077/77 29.8.80 H3077/77 29.8.80 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED BY NIPPON MARINE DEVELOPMENT. (LL, 24.7.80) H3077/77 29.8.80 H3077/77 29.8.80 NOW IN 343130N, 1293418E. (TOKYO NM 821(T)/80). NCA. H3077/77 27.2.85 H3077/77 27.2.85 REPORTS OF CONTINUING SALVAGE. (TOKYO NMS 1422(T)/80, 48(T)/83, 178(T)/83, (56)/85 & NAVAREA XI 808/84). INS NDW IN 343130N, 1293418E. BR STD. H3077/77 14.6.85 H3077/77 14.6.85 SALVAGE CONTINUING. (HYDROPAC 708/85 [95]) NCA. H3077/77 6.2.86 H3077/77 6.2.86 SALVAGE CONTINUING IN 343430N, 1293418E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA. H3077/77 1.10.86 H3077/77 1.10.86 SALVAGE CONTINUING. (TOKYO NM 356/86) NCA. H3077/77 18.6.87 H3077/77 18.6.87 SALVAGE CONTINUING. (JAPANESE NM 189-21/87) NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 1985

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY BALTIC WORKS. WAS A UNIT OF THE 2ND DIVISION OF THE BALTIC FLEET. BADLY DAMAGED DURING BATTLE OF TSU-SHIMA, LATER TORPEDOED & SUNK BY JAPANESE DESTROYER. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 7,768IHP. EIGHT 8IN GUNS, TEN 6IN GUNS, TWO 2HALF. INCH GUNS. TWELVE PDR AND 5T.T. REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN CARRYING LARGE AMOUNT OF BULLION ON BOARD. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 31.5 N,129 34.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 34 31.5 N,129 34.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) sink?

The ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) sank on May 28, 1905.

When was the wreck of the ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY)?

The ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 8524 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY)?

The ADMIRAL NAKHIMOFF (PROBABLY) is classified as a cruiser (military).

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