Nikolain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nikolain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 25.85 N,26 57.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.430833
  • Longitude: 26.958333
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name NIKOLAIN
Type frigate
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1790
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck known as the frigate Nikolain is located at coordinates 60 25.85 N, 26 57.5 E in the Gulf of Finland. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note the site was historically associated with a dangerous wreck and dangerous wreck diving restrictions within 300 meters, though later nautical chart updates list the position status as dead and deleted from official charts.

Surveying Details

H1579/50 7.4.52 WK 10.5MTRS [5.75FMS] SHOWN IN 602553N, 265839E APPROX ON FINNISH 16 [DEC '51 EDN]. H1632/57 24.6.57 NOW SHOWN AS DW IN 602551N, 265830E ON FINNISH 138. - NM 1266/57. 18.7.58 NOW SHOWN IN 602551N, 265733E. (GRADUATION SHIFT) NC 503. H1139/56 27.11.58 SHOWN AS WK 10.5MTRS [5FMS 4FT] ON RUSSIAN 403. NCA. H2491/72 10.7.74 DIVING OPS TAKING PLACE JUN '74 IN VICINITY OF FRIGATE NIKOLAIN, TEMPORARILY MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.3S. (HELSINKI TNM 195/74) NCA. H4852/76 19.11.76 DIVING OPERATIONS, OTHER THAN BY AUTHORISED BODIES, FORBIDDEN WITHIN 300MTRS OF DW IN 602551N, 265730E. NCA. 7.2.77 NOT SHOWN ON FINNISH 138 [CORRECT TO 10.9.76]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 2357 & - NM BLOCK.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN NAVAL BATTLE OF RUOTSINSALMI IN 1790.

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FAQ

Where is the NIKOLAIN wreck located?

The NIKOLAIN wreck is located at coordinates 60 25.85 N,26 57.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIKOLAIN?

The seabed around the NIKOLAIN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the NIKOLAIN sink?

The NIKOLAIN sank on Jan 1, 1790.

When was the wreck of the NIKOLAIN discovered?

The wreck of the NIKOLAIN was discovered in 1951.

What type of wreck is the NIKOLAIN?

The NIKOLAIN is classified as a frigate.

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