San Nicolau Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
San nicolau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 32.941 N,2 40.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.549017
  • Longitude: -2.668000
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN NICOLAU
Type steam ship
Flag PT
Length 88.7 m
Width 13.4 m
Tonnage 2679
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 29.10.75 SHOWN AS USC PA 20FMS IN 493300N, 024000W ON NC 2649. 12.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC 1979 EDN, 1:240,000]. NCA. 29.9.88 AMENDED TO USC PA 37MTRS ON NC 2669. [WGD] POSN: 4932.941N, 0240.080W.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY NEPTUN WERFT A G, ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE PORTUGESE COVERNMENT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT, 9.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE LISBON FOR LE HAVRE. SUNK BY UC-26.

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FAQ

Where is the SAN NICOLAU wreck located?

The SAN NICOLAU wreck is located at coordinates 49 32.941 N,2 40.08 W.

How deep is the SAN NICOLAU and where exactly is it located?

The SAN NICOLAU lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 49 32.941 N,2 40.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN NICOLAU?

The seabed around the SAN NICOLAU lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the SAN NICOLAU sink?

The SAN NICOLAU sank on Nov 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SAN NICOLAU discovered?

The wreck of the SAN NICOLAU was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SAN NICOLAU belong to?

The SAN NICOLAU belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the SAN NICOLAU?

The SAN NICOLAU had a tonnage of 2679 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN NICOLAU?

The SAN NICOLAU is classified as a steam ship.

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