Norman Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norman queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 51.362 N,1 39.971 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.856033
  • Longitude: 1.666183
Wreck Depth 28.5 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMAN QUEEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 957
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1941
Bottom Texture 8,7,6
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 21, 2015

Surveying Details

H03210/45 16.6.45 SUNK IN 525200N, 014000E. (C IN C NORE, 15.6.45). H1952/80 24.1.83 EXAM'D 15.6.81 IN 525120N, 014004E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.6 IN GEN DEPTH 28 TO 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING 005/185 DEGS, WITH HIGHEST POINT AT N END. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. HH100/351/01 27.3.91 SMALL WK. UPRIGHT AND WITH BOWS PARTLY SMASHED. STANDS APPROX 3MTRS CLEAR OF SEABED. (R W HICKINBOTTOM, 24.2.91). SEP 2015/000041896 21.5.15 EXAM'D 18.10.14 IN 5251.362N, 0139.971E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.99MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427). AMEND DW 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY BURNTILAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH CHANNEL ISLANDS SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BOSTON, LINCS. CARGO TIMBER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT OFF CROMER WHILE IN CONVOY.

General Comments

DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY BURIED.

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FAQ

Where is the NORMAN QUEEN wreck located?

The NORMAN QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.362 N,1 39.971 E.

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

The NORMAN QUEEN lies at a depth of about 28.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 51.362 N,1 39.971 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMAN QUEEN?

The seabed around the NORMAN QUEEN lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the NORMAN QUEEN sink?

The NORMAN QUEEN sank on Mar 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the NORMAN QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the NORMAN QUEEN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the NORMAN QUEEN belong to?

The NORMAN QUEEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORMAN QUEEN carrying?

The NORMAN QUEEN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the NORMAN QUEEN?

The NORMAN QUEEN had a tonnage of 957 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMAN QUEEN?

The NORMAN QUEEN is classified as a steam ship.

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