Nordale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nordale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.333 N,5 43.862 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.288883
  • Longitude: -5.731033
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDALE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.2 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 181
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1942
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1287/74 30.10.74 WRECKAGE FROM TRAWLER 'NORDALE' LIES SCATTERED ON AND AROUND OUTCROP OF ROCK IN 551721N, 054348W. (G MC CALLUM, 27.10.74). NCA. H2885/83 7.8.85 NOTHING SEEN DURING SONAR SEARCH AND BOAT INVESTIGATION. ASSUME WK HAS COMPLETELY DISPERSED AND NO LONGER EXISTS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165A). NCA. 13.3.13 NOT LOCATED 2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1355). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-JOHANNESBURG '33. BUILT IN 1903 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOSTON DEEP SEA FISHING & ICE COMPANY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the NORDALE wreck located?

The NORDALE wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.333 N,5 43.862 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDALE?

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

When did the NORDALE sink?

The NORDALE sank on Jan 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the NORDALE discovered?

The wreck of the NORDALE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the NORDALE belong to?

The NORDALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NORDALE?

The NORDALE had a tonnage of 181 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDALE?

The NORDALE is classified as a trawler.

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