Nydal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nydal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 39.437 N,2 5.038 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.657283
  • Longitude: -2.083967
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYDAL
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1809
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater shipwreck NYdal is located at coordinates 45 39.437 N, 2 5.038 W. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French maritime authorities document the wreck position, noting a depth of 20 meters.

Surveying Details

30.4.74 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 453930N, 020454W ON FRENCH 6572 [1974 EDN]. NCA. 30.8.79 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6788. NE 2664. 9.4.85 WK IN 453930N, 020457W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14552013). AMEND POSN. 29.7.86 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. 15.8.89 POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). 3.12.08 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN 2008, 1:1,000,000]. NCA. SEP 2009000062843 10.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 4539.456N, 0205.030W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1916 BY FREDERIKSTADS MEK VAERKSTED, WAS SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY FRIMANN & PEDERSEN. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the NYDAL wreck located?

The NYDAL wreck is located at coordinates 45 39.437 N,2 5.038 W.

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

The NYDAL lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 45 39.437 N,2 5.038 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NYDAL?

The seabed around the NYDAL lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the NYDAL sink?

The NYDAL sank on May 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NYDAL discovered?

The wreck of the NYDAL was discovered in 1974.

What country did the NYDAL belong to?

The NYDAL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NYDAL carrying?

The NYDAL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NYDAL?

The NYDAL had a tonnage of 1809 tons.

What type of wreck is the NYDAL?

The NYDAL is classified as a steam ship.

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