Normandy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Normandy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 46.94 N,1 47.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.782333
  • Longitude: -1.784667
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMANDY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 58.5 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 618
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Surveying Details

1918 SUNK IN POSN 8M NNW [MAG] OF CHERBOURG BREAKWATER. WK IN 494700N, 014700W 8M E BY N FROM CAP DE LA HAGUE. (IDSA MASTER). H2537/28 23.8.28 NDW IN 494700N, 014700W APPROX. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NCA. H4984/74 3.4.78 NDW PA IN 494700N, 014705W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 78 06 34). NCA. CONSIDER FOR NEXT NE 1106. 8.3.84 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 494700N, 014700W ON BA 1106 & BA 2669. 22.9.88 WK PROBABLY LOCATED IN 494621N, 014444W. [SEE 23726]. HH100/351/01 22.11.88 CONFIRMED THAT WK OF NORMANDY LIES IN 494621N, 014444W. (P ENAULT). DELETED. BR STD. 21.4.99 NOT LOCATED IN 1991 WITHIN 3500MTRS OF LISTED POSN. NOTED AS NON VALID. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999).

Circumstances of loss

SUNK 8M NNW OF CHERBOURG BREAKWATER WHILST EN ROUTE FROM SOUTHAMPTON TO CHERBOURG. (LL WW1). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1910 BY EARLE'S CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 8M E BY N OF CAP DE LA HAGUE. 14 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NORMANDY wreck located?

The NORMANDY wreck is located at coordinates 49 46.94 N,1 47.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMANDY?

The seabed around the NORMANDY lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the NORMANDY sink?

The NORMANDY sank on Jan 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the NORMANDY discovered?

The wreck of the NORMANDY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NORMANDY belong to?

The NORMANDY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NORMANDY?

The NORMANDY had a tonnage of 618 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMANDY?

The NORMANDY is classified as a steam ship.

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