Nirefs (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nirefs (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 3.039 N,4 46.399 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.050650
  • Longitude: -4.773317
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NIREFS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 116.7 m
Width 16 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 4080
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck NIREFS (possibly) located in the Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 48 3.039 N, 4 46.399 W. This underwater obstruction is situated at a depth of 34 meters.

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 WK IN 480300N, 044600W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H6776/27 18.10.27 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5252 [1927 EDN]. DELETE. - NM 115/28. 30.6.77 OBSTN IN MEAN DEPTH 28MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 16.2.84 STATED AS CANCELLED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH353/405/04 2.9.02 WK 34MTRS IN 4803.097N, 0446.303W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 02 32 02). BR STD. SEP 2008/000025333 28.3.08 SHOWN AS WK 34MTRS IN 4803.039N, 0446.399W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7423 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 368NHP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE HELLENIC CO OF MARITIME ENTERPRISES. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR LE HARVE. MINED OFF USHANT. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the NIREFS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NIREFS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 3.039 N,4 46.399 W.

How deep is the NIREFS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NIREFS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 48 3.039 N,4 46.399 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NIREFS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NIREFS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the NIREFS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NIREFS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NIREFS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NIREFS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the NIREFS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NIREFS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the NIREFS (POSSIBLY)?

The NIREFS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4080 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIREFS (POSSIBLY)?

The NIREFS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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