Nann Smith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nann smith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 30.54 N,3 13.663 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.509000
  • Longitude: -3.227717
Wreck Depth 17.5 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NANN SMITH
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 84.4 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2093
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK OFF USHANT. (WW1 SL). SANK NEAR ILE DE GROIX. (SCANDINAVIAN WAR LOSSES). H7343/17 POSN 473000N, 031250W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H4879/84 15.4.85 DW IN 472930N, 031300W APPROX. (BREST NM 85 10 33). CHART AS DW PA IN 472930N, 031300W. - NM 1129/85. 31.8.88 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. 1.9.88 WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT UNDER 20MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. EXISTANCE CONFIRMED BY AMATEUR DIVERS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573207). HH353/351/01 4.4.90 DELETE. (BREST NM 90 09 26). DELETE. G/S. 19.8.91 LOCATED 20.12.89 IN 473036N, 031335W [EUR] USING TRIDENT. LEAST DEPTH 17.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1991, NO.14573207). NCA YET, PLOTS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO CHARTED 15MTRS SOUNDING. 27.7.93 SHOWN AS WK 17.5MTRS ON FR 6990 [1992 EDN][SCALE 1:355000]. NCA. SEE ABOVE. 16.9.93 SHOWN AS WK 17.5MTRS ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN][SCALE 1:345000]. COVERED BY 15MTRS SOUNDING CLOSE W. 5.9.01 SHOWN AS WK 17.5MTRS IN 4730.600N, 0313.583W [EUR] ON BA 2822 [2000 EDN], ADOPTION OF FR 7032 [1996 EDN].
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1907 BY NEWPORT NEWS SB & DD CO, STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF USHANT. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY E B AABY. (DODS). SANK BETWEEN BELLE ILE & ILE DE GROIX WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO NEWPORT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the NANN SMITH wreck located?

The NANN SMITH wreck is located at coordinates 47 30.54 N,3 13.663 W.

How deep is the NANN SMITH and where exactly is it located?

The NANN SMITH lies at a depth of about 17.5 meters and is located at coordinates 47 30.54 N,3 13.663 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NANN SMITH?

The seabed around the NANN SMITH lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the NANN SMITH sink?

The NANN SMITH sank on May 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NANN SMITH discovered?

The wreck of the NANN SMITH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NANN SMITH belong to?

The NANN SMITH belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NANN SMITH carrying?

The NANN SMITH was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the NANN SMITH?

The NANN SMITH had a tonnage of 2093 tons.

What type of wreck is the NANN SMITH?

The NANN SMITH is classified as a steam ship.

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