Normannia Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Normannia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.836 N,2 14.398 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.063933
  • Longitude: 2.239967
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMANNIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 14.9 m
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1567
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0602/40 20.7.40 DW PA IN 510345N, 021445E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 1794/40. H2420/45 POSN NOW 510348N, 021445E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 1599/45. H3567/49 31.5.51 DW SHOWN IN 510350N, 021426E ON FRENCH CHARTS. - NM 1386/49. H7304/53 5.12.53 DELETE. (PARIS NM 53.43.23) - FNM 129/53 & NM 830/53. H3221/65 26.10.67 WK 5.5MTRS SHOWN IN 510350N, 021426E ON FRENCH 6501. NE 323. 19.8.75 SW 5.5MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6501 [1975 EDN]. NC 323. H1271/80 9.12.81 SHOWN AS WK 6.3MTRS ON FRENCH 6651. NE 323. H1310/81/33 28.1.82 CONSIDERED BY FRENCH DIVERS TO BE THE NORMANNIA. DIVED ON JULY 1981. (J COULON, 12.1.82). 15.8.85 LOCATED 1979 IN 510353N, 021430E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 6.3 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS. LYING NE/SW ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. (ANNALES HYDROGRAPHIQUES, 1983). 8.11.88 HT OF FUNNEL 11.0MTRS FROM SEABED. LOCATED BY V/S, E/S, MAGNETOMETER & DIVER. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.21612091). 14.10.96 SHOWN AS WK 6.6MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIUM 102 REPROMAT [MAY '96]. NC 1873. 9.4.03 SHOWN AS WKS 6.3MTRS IN 5103.839N, 0214.413E [WGD], WITH DANGER LINE EXTENDING 190MTRS SW, ON FRENCH 7057 [INT 1482] [2ND EDN 2002, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1350. SEP 2016/000098018 25.04.16 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5103.839N, 0214.413E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. (ED4, COR 08.03.2016). AMEND TO FOUL.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT DURING EVACUATION OF B.E.F. FROM DUNKIRK, & SANK WHILST UNDER TOW. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the NORMANNIA wreck located?

The NORMANNIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.836 N,2 14.398 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMANNIA?

The seabed around the NORMANNIA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the NORMANNIA sink?

The NORMANNIA sank on May 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NORMANNIA discovered?

The wreck of the NORMANNIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NORMANNIA belong to?

The NORMANNIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NORMANNIA?

The NORMANNIA had a tonnage of 1567 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMANNIA?

The NORMANNIA is classified as a steam ship.

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