Niore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Niore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.222 N,1 35.329 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.653700
  • Longitude: 1.588817
Wreck Depth 15.74 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIORE
Type sailing vessel
Sonar Length 45.5
Sonar Width 13.08
Shadow Height 3.08
Orientation 328
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3161/69 9.12.69 WK LOCATED. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 9.6MTRS. (HMS ECHO, SIGNAL DTD 3.12.69). INS AS 5FMS 1FT. - NM 1969/69. H2132/70 28.1.70 LOCATED 13.11.69. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.6 IN GEN DEPTH 13 TO 15MTRS. SCOUR 14.6MTRS. GOOD SONAR FROM SW AND NE, FAIR FROM W AND E. (HMS ECHO, HI 43/69). H2132/70 10.4.79 EXAM'D 24.10.78 IN 513911N, 013526E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.6 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR 15.7MTRS. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINED. LENGTH 25MTRS. LYING 110/290 DEG. (SOISS, HI 60D/78). MUCH QUENCHING ON E/S TRACES. NCA. H1310/88/37 15.7.88 REPD TO BE WK OF SMALL SAILING COASTER 'NIORE'. (R M PEACOCK, 27.6.88). H6340/87 27.2.89 EXAM'D 20.9.88 IN 513911N, 013527E [OGB] USING COMPOUND HYPERFIX/TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.0, FOUL AT 11.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.7 IN GEN DEPTH 14.5 TO 16MTRS. NO SCOUR OR APPRECIABLE SONAR SHADOW. APPARENTLY INTACT FROM SONAR TRACE BUT E/S SUGGESTS 2 MAIN SECTIONS. LIES 100/280 DEG. MAIN SECTION IS ABOUT 50MTRS LONG AND THE OTHER PART LIES 140MTRS NE. (NP 1016, HI 423). - NM 865/98. RSDRA2024000221638 19.08.24 EXAM'D 12.4.2024; LOCATED IN 5139.222N, 0135.329E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.74MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 45.5MTRS, WIDTH 16.08MTRS, HEIGHT 3.08MTRS, ORIENTATION 328/148 DEGS. DEGRADED AND PARTLY BURIED. (HI 1803, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, H525-14313). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 15.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2024

General Comments

DEGRADED AND PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 39.222 N,1 35.329 E
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FAQ

Where is the NIORE wreck located?

The NIORE wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.222 N,1 35.329 E.

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

The NIORE lies at a depth of about 15.74 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.222 N,1 35.329 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIORE?

The seabed around the NIORE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NIORE discovered?

The wreck of the NIORE was discovered in 1969.

What type of wreck is the NIORE?

The NIORE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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