Hms Niger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms niger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		66 35 N,23 14.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 66.583333
  • Longitude: -23.238167
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HMS NIGER
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 11.5.07 MINED AND SANK IN 6635.0N, 2314.0W. (WWW.UBOAT.NET). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY J S WHITE & CO, COWES. DURING THE RETURN OF QP15, HMS NIGER LED A COLUMN OF MERCHANTMEN IN BAD WEATHER WITH REDUCED VISIBILITY OF ONE MILE. SHE HAD BEEN UNABLE TO TAKE BEARINGS DUE TO THE WEATHER BUT MADE A SIGHTING OF LAND, WHICH WAS IN FACT AN ICEBERG. SHE HAD RUN THE CONVOY INTO A BRITISH MINEFIELD AND WAS MINED TOGETHER WITH SIX MERCHANT VESSEL AND SANK. ALL BUT ONE OF THE MERCHANT VESSELS SANK. (UBOATNET).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS NIGER wreck located?

The HMS NIGER wreck is located at coordinates 66 35 N,23 14.29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NIGER?

The seabed around the HMS NIGER lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the HMS NIGER sink?

The HMS NIGER sank on Jul 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS NIGER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NIGER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS NIGER belong to?

The HMS NIGER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HMS NIGER?

The HMS NIGER is classified as a minesweeper.

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