Normand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Normand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 51.94 N,5 17.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.865667
  • Longitude: -5.284833
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMAND
Type merchant vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 2097
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 485200N, 051700W, GEN DEPTH 55FMS. (PARIS NM). BR STD. 24.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 485200N, 051700W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585009. NC 2644. 7.7.93 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 80MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN 2ND SCALE]. NCA. 26.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS IN 4851.940N, 0517.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR DAKAR. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 25M N OF USHANT. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 51.94 N,5 17.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the NORMAND wreck located?

The NORMAND wreck is located at coordinates 48 51.94 N,5 17.09 W.

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

The NORMAND lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 48 51.94 N,5 17.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMAND?

The seabed around the NORMAND lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the NORMAND sink?

The NORMAND sank on May 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NORMAND discovered?

The wreck of the NORMAND was discovered in 1919.

What country did the NORMAND belong to?

The NORMAND belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the NORMAND?

The NORMAND had a tonnage of 2097 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMAND?

The NORMAND is classified as a merchant vessel.