Hms Nessus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms nessus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 37.026 N,2 31.217 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.617100
  • Longitude: -2.520283
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NESSUS
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 68.5
Sonar Width 8.8
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 151
Tonnage 1022
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1918
Scour Dimensions 0022.0,,000.4,320
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details 16.9.18 POSN 583600N, 023300W APPROX. (CINC GRAND FLEET). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H3875/26 18.6.26 NOW SHOWN AS NDW (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. 27.7.60 AMEND TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 2179. 30.9.80 AMEND TO WK USC PA 50MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NE 115. HH091/217/01 - SEP 2007/000086983 21.11.07 EXAMINED 31.5.07 IN 5837.0259N, 0231.2174E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.6 IN GEN DEPTH 63.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP EXTENDS 22MTRS TOWARDS 320 DEGS. LENGTH 68.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 151/331 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. APPEARS TO HAVE STERN MISSING. POSSIBLY NESSUS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1218). AMEND WK 59MTRS N REVISED POSN. - NM 5820/07. 6.11.08 DIVED ON 2.11.08 AND CONFIRMED AS A WW1 WARSHIP. CROCKERY WITH ADMIRALTY ANCHOR RECOVERED. (K HEATH, TELECON 6.11.08) 19.10.10 4 INCH GUN LIES ON SEABED, WITH SHELL CASR NEARBY. OTHER MUNITIONS INCLUDING DEPTH CHARGES VISIBLE. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV '10)
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, WALLSEND-ON-TYNE. S TURBINES OF 25000SHP, TWIN SHAFT. 3 X 4 INCH GUNS. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH CRUISER AMPHITRITE IN DENSE FOG WHILST PATROLLING IN NORTH SEA. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY STERN MISSING & UPRIGHT, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 37.026 N,2 31.217 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS NESSUS wreck located?

The HMS NESSUS wreck is located at coordinates 58 37.026 N,2 31.217 W.

How deep is the HMS NESSUS and where exactly is it located?

The HMS NESSUS lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 58 37.026 N,2 31.217 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NESSUS?

The seabed around the HMS NESSUS lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the HMS NESSUS sink?

The HMS NESSUS sank on Sep 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS NESSUS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NESSUS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS NESSUS belong to?

The HMS NESSUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NESSUS?

The HMS NESSUS had a tonnage of 1022 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NESSUS?

The HMS NESSUS is classified as a destroyer.

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