Joshua Nicholson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Joshua nicholson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.369 N,5 40.292 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.022817
  • Longitude: -5.671533
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSHUA NICHOLSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 1853
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,railway: stock and construction materials,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/14 13.11.98 DIVED IN 500120N, 054014W [OGB] USING GPS. VERY SCATTERED OVER A LARGE REEF. MAIN PART OF WRECKAGE CONSISTS OF TWO BOILERS AND A MOUND OF UNIDENTIFIABLE FERROUS WRECKAGE, IN AMONGST WHICH ARE MANY HUNDREDS OF LIVE 75MM AND 105MM SHELLS AND MANY LARGER (APPROX 250MM) SHELLS. THE AMMUNITION IS OF FRENCH MANUFACTURE AND ALL IS DATED 1916. COMPLETE FIELD GUNS AND CARRIAGES LIE AMONGST THE WRECKAGE. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'JOSHUA NICHOLSON' ALTHOUGH THIS WAS THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN SUNK OFF THE WOLF ROCK (SEE DEAD RECORD 22559). (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/18 27.2.02 JOSHUA NICHOLSON IN 5001.783N, 0540.166W [WGD]. USED TO BE PILED HIGH WITH 1917 DATED SHELLCASES. HEAVILY BROKEN SPREAD OVER THE REEF IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. (J ROSEVEARE, EMAIL DTD 20.2.02). BA 2345 PLAN OF RUNNEL STONE SHOWS UNDERWATER ROCK 'LEE ORE' IN THIS POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST ON PASSAGE LONDON TO ALEXANDRIA. VESSEL, BULT 1880 BY TYNE IRON STEAMBOAT CO. WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 2 BOILERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOSHUA NICHOLSON STEAM BOAT CO.26 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL, SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

General Comments

WRECKAGE SCATTERED OVER A LARGE REEF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 1.369 N,5 40.292 W
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FAQ

Where is the JOSHUA NICHOLSON wreck located?

The JOSHUA NICHOLSON wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.369 N,5 40.292 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSHUA NICHOLSON?

The seabed around the JOSHUA NICHOLSON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the JOSHUA NICHOLSON sink?

The JOSHUA NICHOLSON sank on Mar 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the JOSHUA NICHOLSON discovered?

The wreck of the JOSHUA NICHOLSON was discovered in 1998.

What country did the JOSHUA NICHOLSON belong to?

The JOSHUA NICHOLSON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOSHUA NICHOLSON carrying?

The JOSHUA NICHOLSON was carrying armament,railway: stock and construction materials,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the JOSHUA NICHOLSON?

The JOSHUA NICHOLSON had a tonnage of 1853 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSHUA NICHOLSON?

The JOSHUA NICHOLSON is classified as a steam ship.

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