Norne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Norne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 47.972 N,6 49.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.799533
  • Longitude: -6.817750
Water Depth 143 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORNE
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 107 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3971
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1001/40 6.2.40 POSN 584800N, 064900W. H2647/76 14.5.76 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH USING SIMRAD SONAR. (HMS HERALD, ROS DTD 11.2.76). H2074/82 22.12.83 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 2.5M AROUND POSN, USING DCS3 & E/S. CONSIDER THAT WK LIES TO N OF REPD POSN IN ALL LIKELIHOOD. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 145) AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY ERIKSBERGS MEK VAERKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H KUHNLE. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 17 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NORNE wreck located?

The NORNE wreck is located at coordinates 58 47.972 N,6 49.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORNE?

The seabed around the NORNE lies at approximately 143 meters deep.

When did the NORNE sink?

The NORNE sank on Aug 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NORNE discovered?

The wreck of the NORNE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NORNE belong to?

The NORNE belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the NORNE?

The NORNE had a tonnage of 3971 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORNE?

The NORNE is classified as a motor vessel.