Norman Atlantic (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Norman atlantic (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 12.8 N,56 38.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.213333
  • Longitude: 56.648333
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag SG
Length 252 m
Width 32 m
Draught 15
Sonar Length 137
Tonnage 42093
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

H6758/87 11.12.87 VESSEL BROKE IN TWO. STERN SECTION SANK IN 261248N, 563854E; BOW SECTION IN 261800N, 564600E THE FOLLOWING DAY. BOTH SECTIONS HAD CONSIDERABLE FIRE DAMAGE. UNLIKELY EITHER WOULD HAVE DRIFTED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM ABOVE POSNS. (OIC HYDROGRAPHY, SON). CHART AS WK USC PA 40MTRS. - NM 61/88. 29.8.07 SHOWN AS NDW ON OMAN 509 [DEC '05 EDN], BUT NOT ON OMAN 509 [DEC '05 EDN CORRECT TO OMAN NM 02/2007]. UNLIKELY THAT WK NO LONGER EXISTS. AMEND TO NDW PA ON BA CHARTS. CPT ASKED TO CHECK OMAN NMS AND OMAN WK LIST. 29.9.08 LOCATED IN 2612.638N, 5638.566E [WGD]. (W LEEMAN, E-MAIL DTD 23.9.08). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. SEP 2012/000154554 3.8.12 WK USC 40MTR NOW WK 40MTRS. (OMANI NM 7/11/12). AMEND WK PA 40MTRS. - NM 5041/12. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK 40MTRS IN 2612.80N, 5638.90E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

6.12.87 VESSEL, BUILT 1972, BY BRODOGRADILISTE I TVORNICA DIZEL MOTORA 'SPLIT', SPLIT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SINGA ATLANTIC PTE. LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM KUWAIT FOR FUJAIRAH. ATTACKED BY IRANIAN GUNBOATS ON 6.12.87. ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES STARTED A FIRE WHICH RAPIDLY SPREAD & BURNED FOR THREE DAYS. VESSEL EVENTUALLY BROKE IN TWO & SANK. (MSD).

General Comments

STERN SECTION 137MTRS LONG See Also: 43986

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 26 12.8 N,56 38.9 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 26 12.8 N,56 38.9 E.

How deep is the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 26 12.8 N,56 38.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) sink?

The NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) sank on Dec 9, 1987.

When was the wreck of the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1987.

What country did the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) belonged to SG.

What cargo was the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION)?

The NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 42093 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION)?

The NORMAN ATLANTIC (STERN SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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