Nelly (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nelly (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 12.44 N,5 1.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.207333
  • Longitude: -5.026333
Wreck Depth 121 m
Water Depth 136 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NELLY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 1868
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 WK IN 471500N, 050200W. (PARIS NM). 30.4.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 471236N, 050120W ON NE 20. 16.11.84 SHOWN AS WK 121MTRS IN 471230N, 050130W [EUR] ON FR 6990 [1984 EDN]. LISTED AS POSN APPROX IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WK PD 121MTRS ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 10.5.88 WK LEAST DEPTH 121MTRS [66FMS] IN 471230N, 050130W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 136MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14575012). CHART AS WK PA 121MTRS [66FMS] IN 471230N, 050130W [EUR]. G/S
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (WW1 SL). SUNK OFF THE COAST OF BRITTANY WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the NELLY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NELLY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 12.44 N,5 1.58 W.

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

The NELLY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 121 meters and is located at coordinates 47 12.44 N,5 1.58 W.

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

The seabed around the NELLY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 136 meters deep.

When did the NELLY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NELLY (POSSIBLY) sank on May 8, 1917.

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

The wreck of the NELLY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the NELLY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NELLY (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the NELLY (POSSIBLY)?

The NELLY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1868 tons.

What type of wreck is the NELLY (POSSIBLY)?

The NELLY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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