Nagro (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nagro (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.043 N,1 51.071 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.217383
  • Longitude: 1.851183
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAGRO (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Flag SO
Sonar Length 43.8
Sonar Width 9.6
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 107
Tonnage 395
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.6,
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.4.73 CAPSIZED IN POSN 198DEGS, 1.1 MILES FROM E GOODWIN LTV. WKGE AND LIFEBOAT FOUND 2.12.72 IN 513648N, 015100E AND 514000N, 015200E. (LL 210). H4951/84 4.9.85 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 511200N, 01500E, APPROX. (BREST NM 85 28 27). POSSIBLY 'NAGRO'.CHART AS DW PA. - NM 2511/85. H3939/88 13.5.89 WK LOCATED IN 511300.5N, 015111E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 31.0, FOUL AT 31.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8 IN GEN DEPTH 34-37MTRS. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 102/282DEGS WITH EASTERN END APPARENTLY BURIED. (NP 1008, HN DTD 13.5.89). NCA. 6.2.89 [OGB] POSN: 511155N, 015002E. NC 323. HH090/460/01 20.6.89 EXAM'D 5.5.89 IN 511300.5N, 015111E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER RANGES [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 31.0, FOUL AT 31.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8 IN GEN DEPTH 37.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 38.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS, LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 102/282DEGS. INTACT AND NEARLY UPRIGHT. HIGHEST PART AT W END - E END IS BURIED. (NP 1008, HI 460). AMEND TO SW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2090/89. HH100/351/03 29.6.90 DIVED ON. CONFIRMED AS SMALL COASTER. LIES ON STBD SIDE. HIGHEST PART IS BRIDGE, NEAR STERN, AT WESTERN END. STEERING COLUMN, MARKED 'FU. H.E. BODEWES - FOXHOL', FOUND ON BRIDGE. (J COULON, 22.5.90). HH091/159/01 31.7.07 LOCATED 3.2.07 IN 5113.043N, 0151.071E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.68 IN GEN DEPTH 37.9MTRS. LENGTH 43.8MTRS, WIDTH 9.6MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. LIES 107/287 DEGS WITH BOWS 107 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, SCOUR LEADS NE & SW FROM BOW AND STERN. SAND TRAIL TO NE. RETAIN SW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2007/000078760 29.10.07 AMEND SW 31MTRS TO WK USC 28MTRS. (FRENCH NM 41/21/07). IN UK SECTOR AND SURVEYED IN 2007 (SEE ABOVE). NCA. SEP 2008/000008644 5.3.08 WK USC 28MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6651 [7TH EDN 07]. IN UK SECTOR AND SURVEYED IN 2007 (SEE ABOVE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SOMALI GOVERNMENT. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUCLAIR FOR LONDON. TOOK 25 DEGREE LIST, CAPSIZED AND SANK IN FORCE 10 WINDS. ALL CREW LOST. (SIBI & LL).

General Comments

INTACT AND LIES ON STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.043 N,1 51.071 E.

How deep is the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 51 13.043 N,1 51.071 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAGRO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1972.

When was the wreck of the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) belonged to SO.

What cargo was the NAGRO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the NAGRO (POSSIBLY)?

The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 395 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAGRO (POSSIBLY)?

The NAGRO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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