Nominoe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nominoe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26.41 N,1 47.746 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.440167
  • Longitude: 1.795767
Wreck Depth 15.89 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NOMINOE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 97.5 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 112.5
Sonar Width 20.7
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 24
Tonnage 3155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1916
Bottom Texture 2,1,4,6,7,17
Scour Dimensions 072.0,,006.4,012.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H1787/16 20.3.16 SUNK IN 522620N, 014750E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 151/16. 1923 NOW CHARTED AS DW. BA 1543 & BA 1408. H2723/24 22.4.24 G CONL BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, LAID 40YD E OF WK. (TH, GT YARMOUTH 16.4.24). - NM 649/24. H2723/24 29.4.24 MARKED BY WK MARKING VESSEL, GPFL(3)G.10S, BELL. (TH NMS 21 & 22/24). - NM. H4424/24 30.6.24 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT [45FT]. DELETE WK MARKING VESSEL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H8304/29 11.12.29 AMEND TO F IN 522622N, 014751E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1543. H03774/45 1.4.46 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [E7604], 1945). H2098/74 29.1.76 EXAM'D 28.9.75 BY HMS ECHO IN 522624N, 014751E USING HIFIX [2 LOP] & HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21MTRS. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.3, FOUL AT 16.8MTRS [1MTR SWELL EXPERIENCED]. RECOMMEND ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 15/75). CHART AS SW 16.3MTRS [8FMS 3FT] IN REVISED POSN. R/P. H4658/71 29.11.77 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, R-OF-S 25.10.77). NCA. H2098/74 19.12.78 EXAM'D 6.9.78 IN 522624N, 014750E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20-21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH OVER 250FT. LIES N/S GIVING GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM E, W & S. APPARENTLY LIES ON TOP OF SANDWAVE, THE MOVEMENT OF WHICH MAY ACCOUNT FOR DEPTH SHOALER THAN PREVIOUSLY SWEPT DEPTH. SHOULD BE WIRE-SWEPT AT NEXT ROUTINE SURVEY. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64A/78). AMEND TO WK 15.2MTRS. - NM 66/79. H2098/74 10.10.79 EXAM'D 25.6.79 IN 522622.3N, 014752.4E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.7 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LIES 030/210DEGS, WITH SMALL CONTACTS 30MTRS NNE. LENGTH ABT 100MTRS. NOT SWEPT AS SANDWAVE, DEPTH 16MTRS, LIES WITHIN 50MTRS E OF WK. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63A/79). NCA. H1960/79 29.10.80 EXAM'D 11.9.80 IN 522622.2N, 014751E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.9 FOUL AT 16.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 020/200DEGS IN AN AREA OF SANDWAVES 4-5MTRS HIGH. SCOURS, ABT 1MTR DEEP, ON EITHER SIDE OF WK. (HMS ECHO, HI 62A/80). AMEND TO SW 15.9MTRS IN 522622N, 014751E. BR STD. HH090/546/01 8.7.92 EXAM'D 21.5.92 IN 522622.4N, 014751.2E [OGB] USING 3-RANGE TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.7, FOUL AT 16.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 80MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. GIVES GOOD SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. (NP 1016, HI 546). AMEND TO SW 15.7MTRS IN 522622.5N, 014715E [OGB]. BR STD. HH090/664/01 5.7.95 LOCATED BY CHANCE 'ON TOP'. NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 664). NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16 IN 5226.410N, 0147.746E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 112.5MTRS, WIDTH 20.7MTRS, HEIGHT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 024/204 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 72MTRS, 6.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 012 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK WHILE AT ANCHOR BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. WAS ON PASSAGE ROUEN TO NEWCASTLE. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the NOMINOE wreck located?

The NOMINOE wreck is located at coordinates 52 26.41 N,1 47.746 E.

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

The NOMINOE lies at a depth of about 15.89 meters and is located at coordinates 52 26.41 N,1 47.746 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NOMINOE?

The seabed around the NOMINOE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the NOMINOE sink?

The NOMINOE sank on Mar 19, 1916.

When was the wreck of the NOMINOE discovered?

The wreck of the NOMINOE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the NOMINOE belong to?

The NOMINOE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the NOMINOE carrying?

The NOMINOE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NOMINOE?

The NOMINOE had a tonnage of 3155 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOMINOE?

The NOMINOE is classified as a steam ship.

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