Normannvik Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Normannvik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 12.793 N,5 43.205 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.213217
  • Longitude: -5.720083
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMANNVIK
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 56.1 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 52
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 115
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1970
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details H2728/69 3.2.70 INS AS NDWPA. NE 2720. POSN NOT NOTED. 17.10.72 AMEND TO USCPA 30FMS. NE 1794. 28.1.77 AMEND TO USCPA 55MTRS. NC 1794. H3156/69 29.8.78 LOCATED 10.7.78 IN 581249.1N, 054310.9W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. PROBABLY ALIGNED 085/265 DEG. (DECCA SURVEY LTD, LTR DTD 8.8.78 & HN). BR STD. H2883/83 9.8.84 EXAM'D 7.9.83 IN 581249N, 054308W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75.7 IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.25MTRS. MAST CAN BE SEEN ON SONAR TRACE WITH HT 11MTRS. LENGTH 52MTRS, LYING WNW/ESE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 159). AMEND TO WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2001

Circumstances of loss

CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEA CAUSING THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE. CREW RESCUED BY FV. LATER SANK. PASSAGE NORWAY FOR RUNCOR, CARGO FELSPAR.

General Comments

INTACT, MAST STANDING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 12.793 N,5 43.205 W
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FAQ

Where is the NORMANNVIK wreck located?

The NORMANNVIK wreck is located at coordinates 58 12.793 N,5 43.205 W.

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

The NORMANNVIK lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 58 12.793 N,5 43.205 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMANNVIK?

The seabed around the NORMANNVIK lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the NORMANNVIK sink?

The NORMANNVIK sank on Jan 18, 1970.

When was the wreck of the NORMANNVIK discovered?

The wreck of the NORMANNVIK was discovered in 1970.

What country did the NORMANNVIK belong to?

The NORMANNVIK belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NORMANNVIK carrying?

The NORMANNVIK was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the NORMANNVIK?

The NORMANNVIK had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMANNVIK?

The NORMANNVIK is classified as a motor vessel.

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