Nil Desperandum Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Nil desperandum Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 30.001 N,1 30.098 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 20 m |
| Water Depth | 34 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | NIL DESPERANDUM |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 17, 1973 |
| Original Detection Year | 1973 |
| Last Detection Year | 1999 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 21.8.73 SANK IN 553000N, 013000W PA. (LLOYDS 213). 14.3.74 INS AS USCPA 15MTRS. NC 156. H1270/85 13.10.85 USC DEPTH RE-CALCULATED WITH RELATION TO SIZE OF VESSEL & DEPTH OF WATER TO GIVE USC PA 20MTRS. NE 1192. HH090/843/01 28.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 30, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK APPROX 17M E OF COQUET LT AFTER TAKING IN WATER.
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- Buka Wreck 2280.1 M
- Nidelven Wreck 2514 M
- Alert Wreck 2933.2 M
- Hesvik (Possibly) Wreck 3388.9 M
- Peik (Probably) Wreck 4362.8 M
- Acclivity Wreck 4492.4 M
- Igor Wreck 5028.7 M
- Cor Jesu (Possibly) Wreck 5454.8 M
- Sphynx Wreck 5610.7 M
General Comments
WOODEN HULL