Nashaba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nashaba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.351 N,2 54.588 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.372517
  • Longitude: 2.909800
Wreck Depth 14.9 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NASHABA
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 122.5 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 6054
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01279/45 6.4.45 DW PA IN 512218N, 025524E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE S. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 966/45. H1883/45 18.4.45 2 MASTS VISIBLE. (ADMIRALTY). INS 2 MASTS. - NM 1097/45. H3435/45 29.5.45 S MAST IN 512226N, 025428E, OR 084DEG, 5M ST JOSEPHS CH 126DEGS 8M. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 31.7.45). AMEND POSN TO 512226N, 025428E. NE 235. H3697/52 11.9.53 SHOWN AS WK 1.5MTRS, WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE S ON NETHERLANDS 203. AMEND WK 0FMS 5FT, WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE S. NE 325 & - NM 101/54. H3697/52 3.2.54 DELETE BUOY FROM 1610 [STS]. - NM 278/54. H3697/52 7.10.55 LT ON BUOY NOW GPFL(2)G.10S. (OSTEND NM 17/78/55). NCA. H3697/52 10.12.55 AMEND TO WK SW 6.4MTRS, MARKED BY BUOY. (HAGUE NM 252/3439). AMEND WK SW 3FMS 3FT WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S CLOSE S. - NM 2942/55. H3697/52 3.10.57 ADD RAREFL TO BUOY. (OSTENDE NM 14/82/57). - NM 2327/57. H7262/55 3.3.60 BUOY MOVED 1.1C SE OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H5098/56 23.8.61 4 RED CAN BUOYS AROUND WK. (HMS EXPLORER, HN). H3382/61 10.10.61 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HMS BROCKLERBY, HN). H3697/52 8.8.62 WK SW 15MTRS IN 512224N, 025442E [EUR]. BUOY REMOVED. (OSTENDE NM 9/47/62). AMEND SW 8FMS 1FT, DELETE BUOY. - NM 1279/62. 12.1.73 AMEND WK SW 15MTRS IN 512224N, 025442E [EUR]. NC 125. 30.8.83 SHOWN IN 512224N, 025437E ON BELGIUM SURVEY JUN-AUG'82 [K 9167/1]. NCA. 17.9.84 STATED TO HAVE CARRIED CARGO OF AMMUNITION, MUCH OF WHICH REMAINS IN THE WK. (THE OBSERVER, 16.9.84). 28.11.06 SHOWN IN 5122.340N, 0254.510E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1874. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 14.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5122.351N, 0254.588E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.2010].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MAGNETIC MINE. IN CONVOY TAM 91. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR TERNEUZEN & GHENT. (WW2SL, LLWW2 & R VERPOORTE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.351 N,2 54.588 E
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FAQ

Where is the NASHABA wreck located?

The NASHABA wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.351 N,2 54.588 E.

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

The NASHABA lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.351 N,2 54.588 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NASHABA?

The seabed around the NASHABA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the NASHABA sink?

The NASHABA sank on Feb 26, 1945.

When was the wreck of the NASHABA discovered?

The wreck of the NASHABA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the NASHABA belong to?

The NASHABA belonged to US.

What cargo was the NASHABA carrying?

The NASHABA was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NASHABA?

The NASHABA had a tonnage of 6054 tons.

What type of wreck is the NASHABA?

The NASHABA is classified as a steam ship.

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