Noranya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Noranya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.096 N,5 28.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.551600
  • Longitude: -5.481700
Wreck Depth 102.72 m
Water Depth 107 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORANYA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 31.4
Sonar Width 11.8
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 5
Tonnage 160
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 2006
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2024

Surveying Details

12.6.06 ON FIRE IN 5333.06N, 0526.9W. LAST OBSERVED ON RADAR IN THICK FOG IN 5333.075N, 0528.609W. (LL 8.6.06). ?SANK. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 19.7.06 SANK IN 5333.075N, 0528.809W [WGD]. (FISHING NEWS, 16.6.06). INS AS NDW. BR STD. RSDRA2023000235769 08.01.23 WK LOCATED 2016; IN 5333.096N, 0528.902W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 102.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 107MTRS. LENGTH 31.4MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HT 4.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 005/185DEGS. NFS. (H525.2, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY 2016). AMEND NDW 102MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-VENTROUS, EX-VENTUROUS. BUILT IN 1998 BY JONES BUCKIE SLIP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PHEALAN & PRESCOTT, NEWRY, CO DOWN. OIL ENGINE OF 500BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SUFFERED FIRE WHICH COULD NOT BE CONTAINED. CREW ABANDONED. LAST SEEN VISUALLY AND ON RADAR ON FIRE IN THICK FOG. PRESUMED SUNK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the NORANYA wreck located?

The NORANYA wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.096 N,5 28.902 W.

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

The NORANYA lies at a depth of about 102.72 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.096 N,5 28.902 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORANYA?

The seabed around the NORANYA lies at approximately 107 meters deep.

When did the NORANYA sink?

The NORANYA sank on Jul 7, 2006.

When was the wreck of the NORANYA discovered?

The wreck of the NORANYA was discovered in 2006.

What country did the NORANYA belong to?

The NORANYA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NORANYA?

The NORANYA had a tonnage of 160 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORANYA?

The NORANYA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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