Nigel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nigel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.483 N,1 31.733 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.758050
  • Longitude: 1.528883
Wreck Depth 3 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIGEL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.3
Tonnage 1400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1927
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck NIGEL off the coast of Boulogne France at coordinates 50 45.483 N 1 31.733 E historical UK Hydrographic Office survey data detailing the sunken vessel position updates and final deletion from navigation charts

Surveying Details

SUNK OFF BOULOGNE. (BMVS). H6252/17 17.10.17 WK IN 504532N, 013158E MARKED BY LT BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7386/18 10.12.18 WK IN 504524N, 013155E. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS). H7143/19 17.9.19 WK 1.75FMS IN 504530N, 013142E. (PARIS). BR STD. H2961/22 18.5.22 AMEND POSN TO 504529N, 013144E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4325/22 12.7.22 NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (PARIS NM 26/851/22). H2193/25 1.4.25 REPD REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AWAIT CONFIRMATION. H2277/27 7.4.27 WK AND BUOY NOT SHOWN ON FR 3648. DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. -NM.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1903 BY GRANGEMOUTH & GREENOCK DOCKYARD AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY G GIBSON & CO., WAS MINED AND SUNK OFF BOULOGNE. 5 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NIGEL wreck located?

The NIGEL wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.483 N,1 31.733 E.

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

The NIGEL lies at a depth of about 3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.483 N,1 31.733 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIGEL?

The seabed around the NIGEL lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the NIGEL sink?

The NIGEL sank on Nov 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the NIGEL discovered?

The wreck of the NIGEL was discovered in 1915.

What country did the NIGEL belong to?

The NIGEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NIGEL carrying?

The NIGEL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NIGEL?

The NIGEL had a tonnage of 1400 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIGEL?

The NIGEL is classified as a steam ship.

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