Saint Nicholas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Saint nicholas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 53.998 N,2 5.494 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.899967
  • Longitude: -2.091567
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT NICHOLAS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4271/71 9.11.79 SANK IN POSN 555400N, 020524W. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (FORTH MRSC, 1.11.79). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H1270/85 1.10.86 AMEND TO USC 30MTRS. NE 1192. HH090/915/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2002

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER. LATER SANK WHILE IN TOW BY FV BORDER STAR.

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT NICHOLAS wreck located?

The SAINT NICHOLAS wreck is located at coordinates 55 53.998 N,2 5.494 W.

How deep is the SAINT NICHOLAS and where exactly is it located?

The SAINT NICHOLAS lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 55 53.998 N,2 5.494 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT NICHOLAS?

The seabed around the SAINT NICHOLAS lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the SAINT NICHOLAS sink?

The SAINT NICHOLAS sank on Nov 1, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SAINT NICHOLAS discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT NICHOLAS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SAINT NICHOLAS belong to?

The SAINT NICHOLAS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SAINT NICHOLAS?

The SAINT NICHOLAS is classified as a fishing vessel.