Norma (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Norma (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 53.797 N,0 37.041 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.896617
  • Longitude: -0.617350
Wreck Depth 112 m
Water Depth 118 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 56.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 65
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 50
Tonnage 850
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.2.80 22.2.80 NDWPA IN 605300N, 003100W. (US P/O DD 16.10.76). NCA. H3718/84 10.10.84 H3718/84 10.10.84 EXAM'D 8.6.84 IN 605350N, 003655W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER & HIFIIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 112 IN GEN DEPTH 118MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS. LYING, APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE, 050/230 DEGS. HAS MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE. (NP 1008, RV BON ESPRIT, HI 144). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-JUILUS PALM, EX-ELISABETH). BUILT IN 1884 OF IRON BY GERMAINA-WERFT, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACT NORMA. PASSAGE SAVANNAH FOR RANDERS. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE

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FAQ

Where is the NORMA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NORMA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 53.797 N,0 37.041 W.

How deep is the NORMA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NORMA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 112 meters and is located at coordinates 60 53.797 N,0 37.041 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NORMA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 118 meters deep.

When did the NORMA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NORMA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NORMA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NORMA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NORMA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NORMA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the NORMA (POSSIBLY)?

The NORMA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 850 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMA (POSSIBLY)?

The NORMA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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