Norman Court Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Norman court Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.182 N,4 32.819 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.236367
  • Longitude: -4.546983
Wreck Depth -1 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMAN COURT
Type barque
Length 60 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 45
Tonnage 855
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1883
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015

Surveying Details

H1779/67 1.11.67 TWO LARGE PIECES OF WRECKAGE WITH A LOT OF COPPER PLATE AND BOLTS, FRAMES AND MAST PIECES. SOME IRON WRECKAGE INTACT WITH THE RIBS. STICKS OUT OF THE SAND TO A HT OF 1.5MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS. (RAF CRANWELL SAC, SEPT 1967). INS AS DW IN 531417N, 043244W. NC 1970. H1244/69 5.1.69 WRECK IN VERY GOOD CONDITION FOR ITS AGE. TIMBER DRIES 3FT AT LW. LYING NE/SW POINTING TOWARDS SHORE.SW END OF WRECK LIES AGAINST A ROCK WHICH ALSO DRIES 3FT AT LW. (D A RAY, RAF SAC, REP DTD 5.1.69). AMEND TO ST DRIES 3FT IN 531410N, 043245W. BR STD. 2.11.73 AMEND TO ST DRIES 1MTR. NC 1970 & 1977. H1285/75 5.8.75 REPD IN 531412N, 043248W. (A NEWTON, LTR DTD 9.7.75). NCA. H1288/77/327 21.3.78 WK IN 3 PARTS. MAIN PART NE/SW FROM ROCK TO SHORE, ON PORT SIDE. STBD RIBS DRY 3FT. LOWER PART OF MASTS LYING ACROSS WK. SECOND PART LIES 10YDS NE ON ROCKS WITH POSSIBLY SIDE COPPER SHEETING & BRASS BOLTS. THIRD PART, TO S SIDE OF ROCK, IS WOODEN PLANKS, POSSIBLY DECKING. (RHOSNEIGR SAC, LTR DTD 1.3.78). SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE ON CRIGYLL ROCKS IN MARCH 1883. CARGO DESTROYED. ALL SHIPS COMPANY SAVED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BY RHOSNEIGER LIFEBOAT. VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE JAVA TO GREENOCK.

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE, IN THREE MAIN PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 14.182 N,4 32.819 W
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FAQ

Where is the NORMAN COURT wreck located?

The NORMAN COURT wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.182 N,4 32.819 W.

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

The NORMAN COURT lies at a depth of about -1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 14.182 N,4 32.819 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMAN COURT?

The seabed around the NORMAN COURT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the NORMAN COURT sink?

The NORMAN COURT sank on Mar 29, 1883.

When was the wreck of the NORMAN COURT discovered?

The wreck of the NORMAN COURT was discovered in 1967.

What cargo was the NORMAN COURT carrying?

The NORMAN COURT was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the NORMAN COURT?

The NORMAN COURT had a tonnage of 855 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMAN COURT?

The NORMAN COURT is classified as a barque.

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