Normandy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Normandy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.694 N,1 55.866 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.378233
  • Longitude: -1.931100
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMANDY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Width 5.4 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 34
Tonnage 204
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1870
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2002

Surveying Details

H2291/64 19.5.65 NSC REPD IN 502244N, 015542W [OGB]. (HMS SCOTT, 1964). HH090/962/01 12.12.02 EXAM'D 5.7.02 IN 5022.694N, 0155.866W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.3 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LIES 034/214 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN WK. NOT SWEPT DUE TO NETS BUT NETS NOT VISIBLE AT SLACK WATER. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS WK 35MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/20 21.7.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK IS UPRIGHT BUT ONLY THE CENTRAL PART OF THE HULL INTACT. THIS CONTAINS THE MACHINERY AND CARRIES THE REMAINS OF THE PADDLE WHEELS. THE BOW AND STERN APPEAR TO HAVE BROKEN DOWN AND DISAPPEARED. SEABED GRAVEL. (MV SKIN DEEP, VIA N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH100/351/21 28.5.03 DIVED 28.5.03 IN 5022.686N, 0155.876W [WGD]. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE AND E/S. NO SCOUR. BADLY BROKEN WITH MIDSHIPS UPRIGHT. PADDLE WHEELS, CRANKSHAFT AND TWO COMPOUND ENGINES CLEARLY VISIBLE. BOWS HAVE DISAPPEARED INTO SEABED. STERN BROKEN OFF 90 DEGS TO STBD AND IS DISAPPEARING INTO SEABED. (C R POOLE). NCA. 13.10.03 POSN CONFIRMED BY PAUL HIGGINS. LARGE TRAWL COVERS REMAINS OF WK. (P HIGGINS/G FURSE TELECON 13.10.03) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1863 BY RICHARDSON, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, PADDLE PROPULSION. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR JERSEY. COLLIDED WITH SS MARY IN FOG DUE TO EXCESSIVE SPEED. THIRTY FOUR CREW AND PASSENGERS LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, CENTRAL PART INTACT, BOW & STERN DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the NORMANDY wreck located?

The NORMANDY wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.694 N,1 55.866 W.

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

The NORMANDY lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.694 N,1 55.866 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMANDY?

The seabed around the NORMANDY lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the NORMANDY sink?

The NORMANDY sank on Mar 17, 1870.

When was the wreck of the NORMANDY discovered?

The wreck of the NORMANDY was discovered in 1964.

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 204 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMANDY?

The NORMANDY is classified as a steam ship.

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