Nippon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nippon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.72 N,3 5.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.378667
  • Longitude: 3.086667
Wreck Depth 4.5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIPPON
Type steam ship
Cargo vehicles,machinery and mechanical parts,clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source survey vessel
Markers 'NIPPON' S CARD PILLAR, Q(6) + LFL15S CLOSE S
Surveying Details 13.10.48 DW SHOWN IN 512245N, 030517E ON SURVEY [E 8277]. BR STD. H5098/56 18.10.56 AMENDED TO WK 3.3MTRS [1FM 5FT]. (HAGUE NM 173/2392/56). - NM 3109/56. H5098/56 22.3.61 G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S LAID 1.1M SSE OF WK. (OSTEND NM 3/30/61). - NM 717/61. H5098/56 29.5.61 BUOY MOVED TO 2.2M S OF WK. (OSTEND NM 6/54/61). - NM 1127/61. H5098/56 8.8.62 RAREFL FITTED TO BUOY. (OSTEND NM 13/99/62). - NM 1645/62. H5098/56 14.9.66 DEPTH CHANGE REPD. (OSTEND NM 18/155) NCA. H1126/66 31.10.66 CONFIRMATION OF BUOY POSN AS 2.2M S OF WK. (OSTEND NMS 19/14 & 19/165). NCA. H4483/72 10.6.76 BUOY NOW APPROX 1M NW OF WK. (NETH BUOY LIST, 8.4.76). - NM 1226/76. 17.9.76 SHOWN IN 512245N, 030517E ON BELGIAN 8 & 11. NCA. 20.1.77 NOW MARKED BY 'NIPPON' S CARD PILLAR BUOY, Q(6)+LFL15S CLOSE S. (IALA). BR STD. 16.3.86 SHOWN AS WK SW 3.3MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2449. H2731/85 10.3.87 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.7MTRS [3FMS] IN 512245N, 030519E. (OSTEND NM 143/86). BR STD. 7.2.91 NIPPON, SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.7MTRS [3FMS] IN 512247N, 030524E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP 90, EDN NO.S10 1330). NCA. HH342/720/01 5.9.95 POSN AMENDED TO 512246N, 030518E. (BELGIAN NM 17/134/95). BR STD. HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW SHOWN IN 512246N, 030517E. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). BR STD. 31.5.07 SHOWN IN 5122.717N, 0305.203E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 18[74. 17.8.15 SHOWN AS [LAT] ON BELGIAN 101. (MAY 2015, COR TO 23/4/15).
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (D TERMOTE).

General Comments

UK NM 912/24

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FAQ

Where is the NIPPON wreck located?

The NIPPON wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.72 N,3 5.2 E.

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

The NIPPON lies at a depth of about 4.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.72 N,3 5.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIPPON?

The seabed around the NIPPON lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NIPPON discovered?

The wreck of the NIPPON was discovered in 1948.

What cargo was the NIPPON carrying?

The NIPPON was carrying vehicles,machinery and mechanical parts,clay products.

What type of wreck is the NIPPON?

The NIPPON is classified as a steam ship.

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