Nunima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nunima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.304 N,1 8.678 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.971733
  • Longitude: 1.144633
Wreck Depth 19.04 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NUNIMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 104.6
Sonar Width 15.3
Shadow Height 12.3
Orientation 44
Tonnage 2938
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H151/18 11.4.18 SANK IN APPROX 510000N, 010700E. (VA DOVER). H603/31 NOT FOUND USING OROPESA. (HMS KELLETT, 1930). H0793/40 6.9.40 INS DW PA IN 505809N, 010843E. - FNM 2215/40 & NM 2214/40. H0793/40 24.6.49 LOCATED BY ASDIC. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT, LEAST DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 103FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.6.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 859/49. H5824/60 3.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 68FT. (HMS SCOTT, 22.3.60). H0793/40 16.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 55FT, FOUL AT 59FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64FT IN GEN DEPTH 114FT. SCOUR DEPTH 118FT. (HMS SCOTT, 11.5.61). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 1FT. BR STD. H4418/70 29.10.71 AMEND TO SW 16.7MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 4.10.78 LOCATED 26.9.77 IN 505815N, 010844E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.4 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO DCS3 HT OBTAINED. LENGTH 95MTRS, LYING 045/225DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. H1310/83 22.8.83 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'NUNIMA'. SHE LIES UPRIGHT ON SEABED AND IS FAIRLY WELL INTACT. (P G WEATHERLEY, 9.8.83). HH090/711/01 30.1.97 EXAM'D 15.8.96 IN 505817N, 010838E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.6, FOUL AT 19MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.9 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. IN ONE PIECE, APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 711). NOT FULLY SWEPT. RETAIN SW 16.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/921/01 20.9.01 EXAM'D 20.7.01 IN 5058.275N, 0108.636E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 19.0, FOUL 19.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.3 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.9MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 921). BR STD. HH100/351/22 18.5.05 DIVER REPORTS VESSEL AS WW1 MERCHANT STEAMER. ARMED WITH A 4 INCH STERN GUN. BROKEN UP MIDSHIPS. HOLDS ARE EMPTY THUS CONSIDERED NOT TO BE NUNIMA. (A KENTUCK, D/RECEIVER OF WK, EMAIL DTD 17.5.05). NCA. SEP2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 25.7.16; IN 5058.304N, 0108.678E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS, LENGTH 104.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.3MTRS, HEIGHT 12.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 044/224 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRECHMANN BROS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 287NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH AN UNIDENTIFIED ROYAL NAVY TORPEDO BOAT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the NUNIMA wreck located?

The NUNIMA wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.304 N,1 8.678 E.

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

The NUNIMA lies at a depth of about 19.04 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.304 N,1 8.678 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NUNIMA?

The seabed around the NUNIMA lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the NUNIMA sink?

The NUNIMA sank on Jan 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the NUNIMA discovered?

The wreck of the NUNIMA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NUNIMA belong to?

The NUNIMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NUNIMA carrying?

The NUNIMA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the NUNIMA?

The NUNIMA had a tonnage of 2938 tons.

What type of wreck is the NUNIMA?

The NUNIMA is classified as a steam ship.

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