Nidelven Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nidelven Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 28.647 N,1 29.952 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.477450
  • Longitude: -1.499200
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIDELVEN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1262
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10M NE OF COQUET IS. (LL WW1). POSN 552920N, 013007W APPROX. INS AS WK PA [OLD SYMBOL]. NE 2182B. H4214/26 1.7.26 CHARTED AS NDW PA (1918) IN 552920N, 013007W. 7.6.72 AMEND TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1192. 4.6.76 TONNAGE & GEN DEPTH KNOWN. AMEND TO WK USC PA 20MTRS. NC 156. HH242/630/05 26.5.99 LOCATED IN 5528.650N, 0129.933W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 120/300DEGS. INTACT. (MV ANTARES, HN DTD 18.5.99 FOR HI 843). AMEND TO WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/15 17.9.99 LIES ON A SANDY SEABED. MADE OF RIVETTED IRON AND WELL BROKEN UP. IRON PROPELLER IN PLACE. ALL OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS FALLEN AWAY AND LIES IN A FLATTENED TANGLE OF RUBBLE OF EITHER SIDE. ENGINE AND BOILER ARE RECOGNISABLE WITH THE DONKEY ENGINE AND BOILER TO THE FORE. TOWARDS THE BOWS LOOSE FITTINGS, RIBS AND GIRDERS LIE IN A JUMBLED MASS. NO NETS ON THE WRECK. BOW HAS DETERIORATED BUT STILL STANDS SOME 3MTRS OFF THESEA BED. NO BRIDGE ARTEFACTS HAVE BEEN FOUND. A BELL ENGRAVED 'SS GAELIC' HAS BEEN RECOVERED GIVING CAUSE TO SOME DOUBT OVER THE IDENTITY. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 14.9.99). NCA. HH090/843/01 24.12.99 EXAM'D 5.7.99 IN 5528.647N, 0129.952W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.7, FOUL 32.3MTRS BUT W EXTENT OF WK NOT COVERED DUE TO DIVING/FISHING BUOY. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.8 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 9.3.00 RECOVERED BELL IS MARKED: 'GAELIC 1893'. TWO VESSELS WITH THAT NAME ARE RECORDED. ONE WAS SUNK IN THE S CHINA SEA AND THE OTHER WAS SCRAPPED IN LIVERPOOL. THIS WK HAS ONE BOILER AND A SMALL DONKEY BOILER WHICH HAS A PLATE MARKED: 'CLARKE, CHAPMAN & CO, GATESHEAD' AND '18[ 5.62K ]92'. HALL, RUSSEL WOULD NOT HAVE USED ANOTHER MAKER'S BOILER. (R YOUNG). HH100/351/20 17.9.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A SUBSTANTIAL WK, KNOWN TO LOCAL DIVERS AS THE NIDELVIN. (D PATTERSON). IDENTITY AMENDED. NCA. 6.10.08 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS NIVELDEN BY ANDY ANDERSON, BISHOP AUCKLAND DIVING CLUB. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL 5.10.08) NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY TRONDHEIMS MEK VAERKS, TRONDHEIM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORDENFJELDSKE DAMPSKIBSSELSKAB. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 132NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR SVALVAER. DETONATED A MINE LAID BY UC-29. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the NIDELVEN wreck located?

The NIDELVEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 28.647 N,1 29.952 W.

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

The NIDELVEN lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 55 28.647 N,1 29.952 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NIDELVEN?

The seabed around the NIDELVEN lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the NIDELVEN sink?

The NIDELVEN sank on Apr 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NIDELVEN discovered?

The wreck of the NIDELVEN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NIDELVEN belong to?

The NIDELVEN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NIDELVEN carrying?

The NIDELVEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NIDELVEN?

The NIDELVEN had a tonnage of 1262 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIDELVEN?

The NIDELVEN is classified as a steam ship.

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