Normand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Normand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.336 N,5 8.562 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.005600
  • Longitude: -5.142700
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMAND
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 41.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 246
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 16.12.69 STRANDED IN 500018N, 050830W. (R. DAVIS, SUB AQUA DIVER). NCA - POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST AT KENNACK SANDS. (P. R. JONES, 25.2.77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1891 BY D. M'GILL & CO., IRVINE, RAN AGROUND IN FOG ON VOYAGE FROM NANTES TO FOWEY. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the NORMAND wreck located?

The NORMAND wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.336 N,5 8.562 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMAND?

The seabed around the NORMAND lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the NORMAND sink?

The NORMAND sank on Apr 2, 1914.

When was the wreck of the NORMAND discovered?

The wreck of the NORMAND was discovered in 1914.

What country did the NORMAND belong to?

The NORMAND belonged to FR.

What cargo was the NORMAND carrying?

The NORMAND was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NORMAND?

The NORMAND had a tonnage of 246 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMAND?

The NORMAND is classified as a steam ship.

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