Nyassa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nyassa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.852 N,5 6.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.964200
  • Longitude: -5.115000
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYASSA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 101
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 9.97
Orientation 118
Tonnage 2579
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1917
Debris Field CLOSE TO NW END
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 5.5.60 POOR SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED IN 495800N, 050618W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). HH100/351/12 26.3.97 WK DIVED IN 495802N, 050648W [WGD] USING DECCA. A '3-ISLAND' SS. UNENGRAVED BELL FOUND. LARGE GUN ON STERN. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 14.11.12 DIVED IN 4957.836N, 0506.881W [WGD]. BUILDER'S PLATE RECOVERED MARKED: 'WM GREY & CO LTD, SHIP NO 5040, 1897'. CONFIRMED AS BEING NYASSA. WRECK COLLAPSED WITH ONLY BRIDGE SCREEN STANDING. (G J POUND, TELECON 14.11.12). AMENDED POSN FROM GPS. RETAIN NDW IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2014.//000153151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 4957.852N, 0506.900W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.03 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 101MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 9.97MTRS. LIES 118/298 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (MMT, HI 1455). BOWS SE, STERN COLLAPSED. AMEND 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-SCEPTRE. BUILT IN 187 BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GLASGOW NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 244NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE WORKS, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED ON PORT SIDE BY U-96. 11 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

'3-ISLAND' VESSEL, UPRIGHT, NW END COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the NYASSA wreck located?

The NYASSA wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.852 N,5 6.9 W.

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

The NYASSA lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.852 N,5 6.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NYASSA?

The seabed around the NYASSA lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the NYASSA sink?

The NYASSA sank on Nov 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NYASSA discovered?

The wreck of the NYASSA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NYASSA belong to?

The NYASSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NYASSA carrying?

The NYASSA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the NYASSA?

The NYASSA had a tonnage of 2579 tons.

What type of wreck is the NYASSA?

The NYASSA is classified as a steam ship.

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