Normandie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Normandie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.47 N,0 53.53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.124500
  • Longitude: 0.892167
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMANDIE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 50 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 4.2
Tonnage 534
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 20, 2021

Surveying Details

HH351/351/01 9.7.91 WK USC PD 18MTRS, IN 500742.5N, 005333.5E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 91 24 28). - NM 2071/91. 2.3.92 REFERRED TO AS FRENCH SS NORMANDIE. LOCATED 30.4.91 BY DIVER. LORAN GAVE 500730N, 005335.5E. METAL, RIVETTED HULL STANDING 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE IN A BAD CONDITION WITH ITS BOW BURIED IN THE SANDY SEABED. 30.12.99 SHOWN AS WK USC 18MTRS ON FRENCH 6824 [INT 1704] [1998 EDN]. NE 2451. 29.11.06 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 18MTRS IN 5007.658N, 0053.478E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7417 [2ND EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2148.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY ELTRINGHAM & CO OF SOUTH SHIELDS. RIVETTED STEEL HULL. 750 HP.

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BOW BURIED, IN POOR CONDITION

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FAQ

Where is the NORMANDIE wreck located?

The NORMANDIE wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.47 N,0 53.53 E.

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

The NORMANDIE lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.47 N,0 53.53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMANDIE?

The seabed around the NORMANDIE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NORMANDIE discovered?

The wreck of the NORMANDIE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the NORMANDIE belong to?

The NORMANDIE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the NORMANDIE?

The NORMANDIE had a tonnage of 534 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMANDIE?

The NORMANDIE is classified as a steam ship.

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