Normandy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Normandy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 46.282 N,1 44.823 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.771367
  • Longitude: -1.747050
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 55 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
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 20
Tonnage 618
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Surveying Details

SANK 8M NNW [MAGNETIC] FROM CHERBOURG BREAKWATER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 8M E BY N FROM CAP DE LA HAGUE. (IDSA, MASTER). GIVES POSN 494700N, 014700W APPROX. H3308/86 21.10.87 WK 48MTRS IN 494621N, 014444W [EUR]. (FR NM 87 38 22). 22.9.88 GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1988). HH100/351/01 22.11.89 CONFIRMED AS THE 'NORMANDY'. WK IS IN GOOD CONDITION. (P ENAULT, 20.10.89). 9.2.93 WK, LEAST DEPTH 49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. IN 494620.5N, 014444.6W [EUR]. ACCURACY 20MTRS. REPORTED BY DIVERS TO CARRY INSCRIPTION 'ROYAL MAIL' & DATE '1910'. (FR WK RECORDS 1992). BR STD. 23.4.99 SONAR LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1999). NCA.

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). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 90. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). WAS ON PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON TO CHERBOURG. (P ENAULT).

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FAQ

Where is the NORMANDY wreck located?

The NORMANDY wreck is located at coordinates 49 46.282 N,1 44.823 W.

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

The NORMANDY lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 49 46.282 N,1 44.823 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMANDY?

The seabed around the NORMANDY lies at approximately 55 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 cargo was the NORMANDY carrying?

The NORMANDY was carrying general and mixed goods.

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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