Norfolk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Norfolk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 34.06 N,59 20.41 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.567667
  • Longitude: -59.340167
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name NORFOLK
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 76.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1901
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2021

Surveying Details

19.6.69 SUNK IN 083600N, 592000W. (WW2SL). FOR FILING ONLY. 23.6.69 SHOWN AS NDW (1942) ON USHO 5728 [1965 EDN]. 16.7.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 083600N, 59200W. (LL WW2). GIVEN AS 083600N, 581300W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. 26.8.09 NDW (REP 1942) SHOWN IN 0834.06N, 5920.41W [UND] SHOWN ON US 24390 [3RD EDN' JAN 86]. INS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2009000087098 25.8.09 WK USC 20MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 7625 [09' EDN, 1:1000,000]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CANADA SS LINES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 111NHP. PASSAGE PARAMARIBO FOR TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED BY U 175. 6 MEN LOST. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

Rep (1942)

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FAQ

Where is the NORFOLK wreck located?

The NORFOLK wreck is located at coordinates 8 34.06 N,59 20.41 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORFOLK?

The seabed around the NORFOLK lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the NORFOLK sink?

The NORFOLK sank on Sep 18, 1942.

When was the wreck of the NORFOLK discovered?

The wreck of the NORFOLK was discovered in 1942.

What country did the NORFOLK belong to?

The NORFOLK belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the NORFOLK?

The NORFOLK had a tonnage of 1901 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORFOLK?

The NORFOLK is classified as a steam ship.

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