Norhauk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norhauk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50.325 N,1 33.028 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.838750
  • Longitude: 1.550467
Wreck Depth 12.7 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORHAUK
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 122.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 170.6
Sonar Width 26.7
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 30
Tonnage 6086
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03660/43 INS DW WITH G CON LT BUOY, FL(3) G 10 SEC. - NM 200/44. H03660/43 9.3.48 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 1FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 524/48. H03360/43 26.4.49 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (RISDON BEASLEY). - NM 388(T)/49. H03660/43 21.10.50 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. (TH). - NM 2064/50. H1334/60 5.5.60 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 44FT. (ECES, 1959). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. - NM 1087/60. 12.6.69 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 1FT. (DATUM CHANGE TO LAT). NE 1975. H2134/70 26.2.70 EXAM'D 28.5.69 IN 515018N, 013310E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.7MTRS, FOUL AT 12.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15 - 16MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.4MTRS. LARGE WK LYING 040/220 DEG. OVER 420FT IN LENGTH. THERE ARE DEPTHS OF 13.6MTRS 400FT SW OF WRECK. (HMS EGERIA, HI 1/69). AMEND TO SW 6FMS 2FT. - NMS 451/70 & 452/70. H3180/74 22.9.75 EXAM'D 27.2.75 IN 515017N, 013308E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15-16MTRS. DEPTH OF SCOUR 17.8MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 11/75). H1955/80 22.3.82 EXAM'D 12.11.81 IN 515017N, 013308E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.1, FOUL AT 13.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS. AREA OF WRECKAGE 160 X 55 MTRS, APPROX, ORIENTATED 040/220 DEGS. (SOISS, HI 25). AMEND TO SW 13.1MTRS. BR STD. H2913/83 17.10.84 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. WELL-DISPERSED WK. (HMS ECHO, HI 192). NCA. H4024/86 10.2.88 EXAM'D 2.9.87 IN 515016N, 013306E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 15.5 - 16MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.2MTRS. DCS3 HT ?3.9MTRS. AN AREA 200 X 55MTRS OF DISPERSED DEBRIS ORIENTATED 035/215 DEG. MAG ANOMALY INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF 540 TONNES. CHART WITH LEAST E/S DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 373). AMEND TO WK 12,5MTRS. - NM 768/88. HH242/354/01 27.4.90 SALVAGE OPS PLANNED FOR EARLY MAY. (SUBMAR SALVAGE). HH090/494/01 22.8.90 EXAM'D 14.6.90 IN 515017N, 013308E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.3, FOUL AT 12.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.0 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.3MTRS. NO DCS3 SHADOW OBTAINED. SCATTERED WRECKAGE, PARTIALLY BURIED, COVERS APPROX AREA 150 X 50MTRS. V LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (NP 1016, HI 494). AMEND TO SW 12.3MTRS. BR STD. HH090/573/01 30.9.93 EXAM'D 18.8.93 IN 515017.9N, 013308.9E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.9, FOUL AT 13.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.7 IN GEN DEPTH 16.2MTRS. COVERS AREA 200 X 60MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEG. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 573). RECORDS INDICATE THAT CLEAR SWEEP MAY HAVE JUST TOUCHED WRECK. NCA. HH090/690/01 20.5.96 EXAM'D 26.4.96 IN 515019.6N, 013308.0E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.7, FOUL 12.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2 IN GEN DEPTH 16.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 690). BR STD. HH090/851/01 7.7.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 851). SEP 2012/000129754 17.7.12 LOCATED 24.3.12 IN 5150.30570N, 0133.01943E [WGD]. LENGTH 90.3MTRS, WIDTH 44.2MTRS, HT 3.5MTR. LARGELY BROKEN UP WK, A HULL-SHAPED AREA OF REFLECTORS AND AN OVERALL MOUND. (EMU, FOR HANSON AGGREGATES, REPORT DTD 22.6.12). NCA. 28.2.13 EXAM'D 24.11.12 IN 5150.325N, 0131.028E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.91 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 170.6MTRS, WIDTH 26.7MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN UP. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). RETAIN SW DW 12.7 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-WARBAN '40, EX-EMPIRE SAMBAR '41, EX-EMPIRE BEAVER '42. BUILT IN 1919 BY G M SANDIFER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEN NORSKE. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 553 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY HOOVEN, OWENS, RENTSCHLER CO, HAMILTION, ONTARIO. PASSAGE ST JOHN, NB, FOR LONDON. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK. NINE MEN LOST. CARGO WAS: 111 TONS FLOUR, 1000 TONS ZINC, 863 TONS CHEESE, 727 TONS ALUMINIUM, 627 TONS MILITARY VEHICLES, 60 TONS TANK PARTS, 95 TONS WIRELESS SETS, & 236 TONS GUNS AND AIRCRAFT. WAS LATER HEAVILY DEPTH CHARGED BY THE ADMIRALTY WRECK DISPERSAL DEPARTMENT AFTER WHICH RISON BEARSLEY RECOVERED BY GRAB SOME 1121 TONS OF COPPER, ZINC AND ALUMINIUM. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 50.325 N,1 33.028 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORHAUK wreck located?

The NORHAUK wreck is located at coordinates 51 50.325 N,1 33.028 E.

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

The NORHAUK lies at a depth of about 12.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 50.325 N,1 33.028 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORHAUK?

The seabed around the NORHAUK lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the NORHAUK sink?

The NORHAUK sank on Dec 21, 1943.

When was the wreck of the NORHAUK discovered?

The wreck of the NORHAUK was discovered in 1943.

What country did the NORHAUK belong to?

The NORHAUK belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NORHAUK carrying?

The NORHAUK was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the NORHAUK?

The NORHAUK had a tonnage of 6086 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORHAUK?

The NORHAUK is classified as a steam ship.

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