Naamah ? Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Naamah ? Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.055 N,1 51.21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.867583
  • Longitude: -1.853500
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAAMAH ?
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 38.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 0.6
Tonnage 269
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for Naamah located at coordinates 58 52.055 N, 1 51.21 W near North Ronaldsay. This underwater obstruction was accurately located using DGPS with a least multibeam depth of 88.8 meters in a general depth of 89.4 meters. The wreck measures 37 meters in length, 14 meters in width, with a height of 0.6 meters, lying on a 000/180 degree orientation with no scour.

Surveying Details

8.3.17 POSN 585200N, 015100W. (AT). H8203/19 POSN 35M S BY E FROM N RONALDSAY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3875/26 18.6.26 INS NDW(1917)(PA) IN 585200N, 015100W. H1357/62 27.3.62 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1942. 9.7.73 AMEND TO WK USC PA 82MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. HH091/137/01 - SEP 2009/000003219 24.12.08 LOCATED 10.8.08 IN 5852.0548N, 0151.2105W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 88.8 IN GEN DEPTH 89.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 0.6MTR. LIES 000/180 DEGS. NOT WELL DEFINED AND INTIALLY THOUGHT TO BE A SMALL, ROUNDED ROCK OUTCROP. SEEN ON ONLY ONE LINE OF SWATHE COVERING 80% OF CONTACT (REMAINDER IN SHADOW). NFS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137). AMEND WK 88MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, NORTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T W BASKCOMB. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE WHILE FISHING. (LL WW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

POORLY DEFINED, ? SMALL ROCK OUTCROP

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FAQ

Where is the NAAMAH ? wreck located?

The NAAMAH ? wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.055 N,1 51.21 W.

How deep is the NAAMAH ? and where exactly is it located?

The NAAMAH ? lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 58 52.055 N,1 51.21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAAMAH ??

The seabed around the NAAMAH ? lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the NAAMAH ? sink?

The NAAMAH ? sank on Mar 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NAAMAH ? discovered?

The wreck of the NAAMAH ? was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NAAMAH ? belong to?

The NAAMAH ? belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NAAMAH ??

The NAAMAH ? had a tonnage of 269 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAAMAH ??

The NAAMAH ? is classified as a fishing vessel.

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