Norfalk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norfalk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.746 N,1 3.852 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.479100
  • Longitude: -1.064200
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORFALK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.8 m
Width 16.7 m
Draught 8.9
Orientation 70
Tonnage 5672
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,018.0,
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers E CARD 'NORFOLK', Q(3)10S, CLOSE EAST
Surveying Details H02724/44 29.9.44 WK, WITH 2 MASTS 15FT ABOVE HW, IN 492900N, 010400W. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, LAID CLOSE E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2099/44. H389/54 10.2.54 BUOY AMENDED TO G CONL LT BUOY, INTQG, WITH E TOPMARK. (FR NM 53 52 26). - NM 339/54. 11.9.78 SHOWN AS STRANDED WK ON FR 5515. NE 2073. H3898/82 9.5.83 NOW WK WITH LEAST DEPTH 6MTRS IN 492848N, 010346W [EUR]. (BREST NM 83 14 12). BR STD & LATER NM 508/87 [H2340/87]. H1310/84 18.4.84 DIVED ON 1983. WK OF LARGE VESSEL STANDING HIGH OFF THE SEABED, WITH BOWS NORTH. IN FAIRLY GOOD CONDITION. NO CARGO. ACTUALLY LIES 100MTRS S OF THE BUOY. (J COULON, 24.3.84) 9.3.88 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 6 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS, IN 492848N, 010346W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988). NFA. 6.6.90 WK 6MTRS SHOWN IN 492848N, 010346W, MARKED BY E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3)10S, 'NORFALK' CLOSE NE ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. NC 2613. HH100/351/04 21.6.91 DIVED 26.9.90. VISIBILITY POOR. WK MOSTLY BROKEN UP. MIN DEPTH OBTAINED 14 IN MAX DEPTH 24MTRS [NO TIDAL REDUCTION APPLIED]. (M R ROWLEY, 8.6.91). NCA. HH100/351/07 6.8.93 DIVED 12.7.93 IN 492907N, 010327W [WGD] USING GPS. LEAST DEPTH 13 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS [UNREDUCED]. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LIES N/S, BOW N, GENERALLY UPRIGHT AND INTACT. MID SECTION AND ENGINE ROOMS SILTED TO A DEPTH OF 1.5MTRS. STERN UNDAMAGED AND LIES WITH ABOUT 25DEG LIST TO PORT. PROPELLOR MISSING. SUPERSTRUCTURE AT STERN INTACT BUT SKELETAL. HIGHEST POINT - REMAINS OF MAST. LARGE BOULDERS [?BALLAST] IN HOLD. (G PEACHAM, 24.7.93). NCA. 20.4.99 POSN 4928.798N, 0103.768W [EUR]. ACCURACY NOT QUOTED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. 6.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4928.746N, 0103.852W.
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AS BLOCKSHIP OFF NORMANDY. (WW2SL) MINED. PASSAGE GLASGOW & AVONMOUTH FOR ST LAURENT. WAS TO HAVE BEEN USED AS A BLOCKSHIP. (LL WW2)

General Comments

IN THREE PIECES

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FAQ

Where is the NORFALK wreck located?

The NORFALK wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.746 N,1 3.852 W.

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

The NORFALK lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 28.746 N,1 3.852 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORFALK?

The seabed around the NORFALK lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the NORFALK sink?

The NORFALK sank on Jun 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the NORFALK discovered?

The wreck of the NORFALK was discovered in 1944.

What country did the NORFALK belong to?

The NORFALK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORFALK carrying?

The NORFALK was carrying ballast,sand.

What was the tonnage of the NORFALK?

The NORFALK had a tonnage of 5672 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORFALK?

The NORFALK is classified as a steam ship.

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