Norhilda Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Norhilda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 16.391 N,0 17.089 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.273183
- Longitude: -0.284817
|
| Wreck Depth |
21.49 m
|
| Water Depth |
32 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
NORHILDA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
70.1 m |
| Width |
11.3 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
71.1 |
| Sonar Width |
12.9 |
| Shadow Height |
11.6 |
| Orientation |
74 |
| Tonnage |
1175 |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 21, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
081.9,,003.6,074.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 15, 2016 |
Surveying Details
SANK 5M SE FROM SCARBOROUGH. (WW1SL). H5106/17 INS WK IN 541500N, 001000W. - FNM 537/17. H124/19 3.1.19 NO OBSTN FOUND. (VAEC). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (PA) (1917) ON 1191. H4593/59 10.11.59 AMEND TO NDW (PA). NC 1200. 5.12.74 AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 LOCATED AND DIVED ON. POSN FIXED BY RADAR. IDENTIFIED AS NORHILDA. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). AMEND TO WKPA 28MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/34 16.12.86 CONFIRMED AS WK OF NORHILDA - NAME ON WHEELBOSS. LIES UPRIGHT IN 541624N, 001700W, WITH BOWS AND STERN INTACT. BOILERS AND ENGINE EXPOSED. LEAST DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS [MHWS]. (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. NCA. HH100/351/06 5.3.93 LOCATED IN 541623.5N, 001658W USING GPS. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND TO WK 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 8.7.98 IN 541623.1N, 001706.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.7, FOUL 25.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.2 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. WELL PRESERVED WK. UPRIGHT. SLIGHT SCOUR TO NE AND S. COLLAPSED SUPERSTRUCTURE EVIDENT ON DCS3 RECORDS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 22.02.16 IN 5416.391N, 0017.089W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 71.1MTRS, WIDTH 12.9MTRS, HT 11.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 074/254. SCOUR LENGTH 81.9MTRS, 3.6MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 074DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, MAINLY INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE HARWICH TO TYNE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 16.391 N,0 17.089 W
Norhilda on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the NORHILDA wreck located?
The NORHILDA wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.391 N,0 17.089 W.
How deep is the NORHILDA and where exactly is it located?
The NORHILDA lies at a depth of about 21.49 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.391 N,0 17.089 W.
How deep is the seabed around the NORHILDA?
The seabed around the NORHILDA lies at approximately 32 meters deep.
When did the NORHILDA sink?
The NORHILDA sank on Aug 21, 1917.
When was the wreck of the NORHILDA discovered?
The wreck of the NORHILDA was discovered in 1917.
What country did the NORHILDA belong to?
The NORHILDA belonged to GB.
What cargo was the NORHILDA carrying?
The NORHILDA was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the NORHILDA?
The NORHILDA had a tonnage of 1175 tons.
What type of wreck is the NORHILDA?
The NORHILDA is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
Mainly intact.