Norma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Norma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 52.64 N,4 33.857 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.877333
  • Longitude: -4.564283
Wreck Depth 93.3 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1443
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2010

Surveying Details

H1690/19 16.7.19 WK IN 485300N, 043100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1917). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 INS AS NDW. NC 2644. 23.6.76 SHOWN AS WK 91MTRS IN 485242N, 043346W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. 26.8.77 SS 'NORMA' LOCATED IN 485242N, 043346W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 94.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 101MTRS BY V/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS WK 91MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1977 EDN]. 20.11.78 SHOWN AS WK 50FMS IN 485242N, 043346W [EUR]. NE 2644. 13.4.81 SHOWN AS WK 94MTRS [51FMS] ON FRENCH 6680. NE 2644. 26.2.09 SHOWN IN 4852.640N, 0433.857W [WGD], IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK CLOSE NE, ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1885 BY J READHEAD & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB. KARNAN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS). SUNK OUTSIDE BREST WHILST ON PASSAGE SENEGAL FOR DUNKIRK. (LL WW1).

General Comments

See Also: 25437

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FAQ

Where is the NORMA wreck located?

The NORMA wreck is located at coordinates 48 52.64 N,4 33.857 W.

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

The NORMA lies at a depth of about 93.3 meters and is located at coordinates 48 52.64 N,4 33.857 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMA?

The seabed around the NORMA lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the NORMA sink?

The NORMA sank on Mar 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NORMA discovered?

The wreck of the NORMA was discovered in 1919.

What country did the NORMA belong to?

The NORMA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the NORMA carrying?

The NORMA was carrying granular or powdery material,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the NORMA?

The NORMA had a tonnage of 1443 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMA?

The NORMA is classified as a steam ship.

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