Norman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 48.801 N,1 5.972 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.813350
  • Longitude: 1.099533
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMAN
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 39 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 100
Tonnage 372
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1975
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 13, 2002

Surveying Details

H4629/71 16.12.75 H4629/71 16.12.75 LOCATED IN 534850N, 010548E [OGB]. CLEAR TO 48FT [MLWS] IN GEN DEPTH 108FT. G SPH BUOY, INT Q G 10S, RAREFL, LAID 320 DEG, 1C FROM WK. (TH, HARWICH, TELEX 16.12.75). INS AS SW 8FMS. - NM 226/76. 26.5.76 26.5.76 INS AS WK 14.6MTRS ON 1187. - NM 522/76. H2939/78 20.6.78 H2939/78 20.6.78 AMEND BUOY TO N CARD. VQ, CLOSE N AND ADD LEGEND 'NORMAN WRECK'. - NM 1469/78. H3084/78 2.11.78 H3084/78 2.11.78 CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 20, FOUL AT 21MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH HARWICH, TELEX 9.10.78). - NM 2722/78. H2273/87 22.2.88 H2273/87 22.2.88 EXAM'D 10.8.87 IN 534847N, 010605E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.4, FOUL AT 23.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.6 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 10.4MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 100/280 DEG. (RACAL SURVEY/GEOSITE SURVEYS, HI 381). - NM 785/88. HH100/351/06 19.11.92 HH100/351/06 19.11.92 DIVED ON. CONFIRMED AS WK OF TUG. ALMOST COMPLETELY INTACT. SITS UPRIGHT. (J COLLINSON, 23.10.92).

Circumstances of loss

TOOK ON HEAVY LIST TO PORT DURING STRONG N'LY WINDS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 48.801 N,1 5.972 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORMAN wreck located?

The NORMAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 48.801 N,1 5.972 E.

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

The NORMAN lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 53 48.801 N,1 5.972 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMAN?

The seabed around the NORMAN lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the NORMAN sink?

The NORMAN sank on Dec 15, 1975.

When was the wreck of the NORMAN discovered?

The wreck of the NORMAN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the NORMAN belong to?

The NORMAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NORMAN?

The NORMAN had a tonnage of 372 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMAN?

The NORMAN is classified as a tug.

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