Nascent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nascent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.039 N,6 13.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.450650
  • Longitude: -6.217583
Wreck Depth 86 m
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NASCENT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4969
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 1995

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Nascent is an underwater wreck located at coordinates 49 27.039 N, 6 13.055 W, situated south of Bishop Rock in the waters of the English Channel. Initially reported as a lost vessel from the First World War period with a depth recorded around 47 fathoms or 86 meters, historical survey records from HMS Roebuck indicate that the obstruction was not located during area searches in 1995. Consequently, the wreck was considered disproved, deleted from active status, and amended to dead in hydrographic records.

Surveying Details

REPD LOST 27M SOUTH FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). PLOTS IN 492800N 000615W APPROX. POSN ACCEPTED AS 492700N 061300W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 31.10.75 INS AS USC PA 47FMS IN 492700N, 061300W. NE 2649. 24.4.78 AMEND TO USC PA 86MTRS. NC 2565. HH090/637/01 18.4.95 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SEARCH. FULL DISPROVING SEARCH NOT COMPLETED. SMALL AREA TO E REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 637). HH090/637/01 6.10.95 NOW CONSIDERED TO BE DISPROVED. (HMS ROEBUCK, ROS FOR HI 637). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 18M NE OF WOLF ROCK. (LL WW1). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1915 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J WESTOLL, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 27M S OF THE BISHOP ROCK. 6 LIVES LOST. (DODS & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the NASCENT wreck located?

The NASCENT wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.039 N,6 13.055 W.

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

The NASCENT lies at a depth of about 86 meters and is located at coordinates 49 27.039 N,6 13.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NASCENT?

The seabed around the NASCENT lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the NASCENT sink?

The NASCENT sank on Aug 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NASCENT discovered?

The wreck of the NASCENT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NASCENT belong to?

The NASCENT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NASCENT?

The NASCENT had a tonnage of 4969 tons.

What type of wreck is the NASCENT?

The NASCENT is classified as a steam ship.

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