St Nidan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St nidan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 50 N,4 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.833333
  • Longitude: -4.333333
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST NIDAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 565
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the ST NIDAN is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 59 50 N, 4 20 W, situated in the waters north of Scotland. Historical records from the Axis Submarine Successes database identify these coordinates as the reported sinking position of the vessel. Previous survey attempts by HMS HECLA in 1980 failed to locate the shipwreck at alternate reported sites near 59 32 N, 05 06 W and 60 00 N, 05 00 W, suggesting the 59 50 N, 4 20 W location is the most current reference for the site. While the precise structural condition of the ST NIDAN wreckage remains unverified by modern multi-beam sonar, such maritime obstructions in this region are often characterized as welded steel hulls that may be well broken or partially buried in the seabed. These underwater coordinates are critical for navigational safety and maritime historical indexing.

Surveying Details

21.5.69 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 593200N, 050600W OR 600000N 050000W. (WW2SL). H1943/79 10.12.80 NOT FOUND IN ABOVE POSNS DURING ROUTINE SURVEY. (HMS HECLA HI 30/79-80). 24.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 595000N 042000W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE & SCUTTLING CHARGES FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U-59. ON PASSAGE FROM FISHING GROUNDS FOR HULL. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ST NIDAN wreck located?

The ST NIDAN wreck is located at coordinates 59 50 N,4 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST NIDAN?

The seabed around the ST NIDAN lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the ST NIDAN sink?

The ST NIDAN sank on Oct 28, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ST NIDAN discovered?

The wreck of the ST NIDAN was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ST NIDAN belong to?

The ST NIDAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ST NIDAN?

The ST NIDAN had a tonnage of 565 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST NIDAN?

The ST NIDAN is classified as a steam ship.

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