Norfolk Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Norfolk coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.899 N,0 26.059 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.998317
  • Longitude: 0.434317
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORFOLK COAST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 60
Tonnage 982
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2002

Surveying Details

1.7.18 SUNK NORTH OF HUMBER (BOT). 28.6.18 POSN 535600N, 002800E. (CAPT D). POSN 534000N, 002800E. (FLAG CAPT, VAEC REPORT). POSN 23M SE FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. 10.4.24 INS DW IN PA 534000N, 002800E. H01624/44 29.7.44 DELETED. - NM 1612/44. H4064/85 22.8.86 EXAM'D IN 535953N, 002610E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.5MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS. LYING 115/295 DEG, IN TWO PARTS. (UDI GROUP LTD, HN FOR HI 321A). INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD. H4064/85 14.1.87 EXAM'D 20.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.6MTR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. (UDI, H525). NFA. 28.9.93 OBSTN IN 535954N, 002604.2E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER ICES 4B-82 [1992 EDN]). CLOSE NW OF WK. PROBABLE DEBRIS. NCA. HH100/351/18 8.4.02 LIES ON SANDY SEABED WITH BOWS N. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. 21.1.09 EXAM'D 2008 BY SUBMERSIBLE. APPROX LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. LIES APPROX 060/240 DEGS. METALLIC HULL. APPEARS NETTED WITH NETS STANDING ABOVE W END. (OCEAN TECH FOUNDATION, SEARCH FOR BON RICHARD). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY W HARKESES & SON LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POWELL, BACON & HUGH LINES LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 128HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY UB-80. EIGHT MEN LOST.

General Comments

STEEL HULL, BOWS N, NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the NORFOLK COAST wreck located?

The NORFOLK COAST wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.899 N,0 26.059 E.

How deep is the NORFOLK COAST and where exactly is it located?

The NORFOLK COAST lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.899 N,0 26.059 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORFOLK COAST?

The seabed around the NORFOLK COAST lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the NORFOLK COAST sink?

The NORFOLK COAST sank on Jun 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the NORFOLK COAST discovered?

The wreck of the NORFOLK COAST was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NORFOLK COAST belong to?

The NORFOLK COAST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORFOLK COAST carrying?

The NORFOLK COAST was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NORFOLK COAST?

The NORFOLK COAST had a tonnage of 982 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORFOLK COAST?

The NORFOLK COAST is classified as a steam ship.

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