Nordhuk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nordhuk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 43.78 N,6 17.898 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.729667
  • Longitude: -6.298300
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDHUK
Type carrier
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 60
Tonnage 1359
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.5.76 10.5.76 VESSEL BADLY HOLED. MIGHT BE A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 7.5.76). 7.6.76 7.6.76 TWO GLASS-FIBRE LIFEBOATS SALVED FROM NORDHUK. (LL 5.6.76). H2894/72 12.7.76 H2894/72 12.7.76 COASTER OF APPROX 900 GRT, (?NORDHUK), REPORTED STRANDED AT N END OF EILEAN TRODDAY IN APPROX 574342N,061800W. (MV BAXTERGATE, HN DTD 30.5.76). NCA YET. 19.7.76 19.7.76 CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. TO BE SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. (LL 24.6.76). H3156/69 30.7.76 H3156/69 30.7.76 SHOWN TO BE AT N END OF EILEAN TRODDAY IN 574348N, 061750W [OGB]. LYING WSW/ENE, BOWS CLOSE TO SHORE AND SHOWING TOP FOREMAST AND GANTRY WITH RADAR MAST. ALSO SHOWING STERN AND BRIDGE STRUCTURE UNDER WATER. (RAF BRIZE NORTON SAC, AIR PHOTO). INS AS ST. BR STD. H1289/76/338 14.10.76 H1289/76/338 14.10.76 WK APPEARS TO HAVE RUN AGROUND ON A SOUTH-WESTERLY HEADING STRIKING JUST SHORT OF CLIFFS OFF HER PORT BOW AND A PROMINENT STACK OFF HER STARBOARD BOW. THE WK IS SUBMERGED ABAFT THE FOREMAST. AT THE TIME OF THE SURVEY THE IMPRESSION WAS OF A WELL BUILT AND MAINTAINED SHIP SHOWING NO SIGN OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OTHER THAN BEING SEVERELY HOLED. THE WK WAS BOARDED AT SLACK WATER AND EVEN WITH A SLIGHT SEA THE HULL SEEMED TO BE MOVING SLIGHTLY. THIS COUPLED WITH A SOUNDING OF 102FT TO 150FT AFT OF THE RADAR GANTRY WOULD SUGGEST THAT THE WK MAY SLIP BACK INTO DEEPER WATER UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ATLANTIC STORMS AND TIDAL SCOUR AROUND THE END OF THE ISLAND. WK NOT A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. UNDERWATER SURVEY NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO BAD WEATHER. (R.A.F BRIZE NORTON SAC, 1976 HEBRIDES SURVEY). 15.7.77 15.7.77 WK NOT MENTIONED. (HMS HECLA, HI 7/76). H3156/69 16.4.80 H3156/69 16.4.80 NOT SEEN FROM DISTANCE 7-8 CABLE IN EXCELLENT VISIBILITY. (MT BRITISH VINE, HN DTD 5.4.80). AMEND DW. BR STD. H1310/80 15.10.80 H1310/80 15.10.80 WK NOW TOTALLY SUBMERGED. HULL FOR'D OF BRIDGE SMASHED UP AND DISPERSED. AFTER SECTION OF HULL WITH ALMOST INTACT SUPERSTRUCTURE & MAST HAS LIST OF 75 DEGS TO STBD. ON 25.8.80 AT 1600, THE HIGHEST POINT OF WK HAD DEPTH OF ABOUT 18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH OF 27MTRS. THE ORIGINAL NAME METEOR IS ON HULL IN RAISED LETTERS. (J O HALL, 3.10.80). NCA. H1310/81/18 30.7.81 H1310/81/18 30.7.81 STERN SECTION ONLY REMAINS - POOP DECK AND LOADING GANTRY AS REPD. 15.10.80 15.10.80. ALL FORWARD FLATTENED, EXCEPT BOW WHICH IS CLOSE INSHORE AND UPSIDE DOWN. (A J JENNIONS, 14.7.81). H1933/80 14.10.81 H1933/80 14.10.81 NO TRACE OF THIS WK SEEN FROM SHIP WHILE SOUNDING CLOSE OFF EILEAN TRODDAY. (HMS HYDRA, HI 2/81). NCA. 12.1.11 12.1.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1331). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-METEOR, EX-SLOMAN BARCELONA. BUILT IN 1966 BY JOS L MEYER, PAPENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARTENREEDEREI MS NORDHUK. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1600 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOTHENBORG FOR LIVERPOOL. WENT AGROUND ON EILEAN TODDAY, N OF SKYE. TOOK WATER AND WAS ABANDONED WHEN AWASH. CREW RECOVERED. 2 LIFEBOATS RECOVERED BY SALVAGE VESSEL DROXFORD. (LL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the NORDHUK wreck located?

The NORDHUK wreck is located at coordinates 57 43.78 N,6 17.898 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDHUK?

The seabed around the NORDHUK lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the NORDHUK sink?

The NORDHUK sank on May 2, 1976.

When was the wreck of the NORDHUK discovered?

The wreck of the NORDHUK was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the NORDHUK carrying?

The NORDHUK was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain.

What was the tonnage of the NORDHUK?

The NORDHUK had a tonnage of 1359 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDHUK?

The NORDHUK is classified as a carrier.

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