Norseman Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Norseman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45.676 N,1 53.489 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.761267
  • Longitude: 1.891483
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORSEMAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 20
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1925
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2015

Surveying Details

H3972/25 17.6.25 POSN 524530N, 015319E. MARKED BY G BUOY, FL G 5S APPROX 100YDS NNW. (TH, NM 27/25). - NM ACTION. H4781/25 21.7.25 DISPERSED TO 50FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN (TH, EX. 3184/25). AMEND TO WK 50FT, DELETE BUOY. - NM ACTION. H335/31 & H336/31 13.1.31 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4852/74 30.12.74 NOT LOCATED. SANDWAVES 1-5MTRS HIGH IN VICINITY. (HMS BULLDOG, HI109/74). NCA H1956/80 19.10.81 EXAM'D 29.4.81 IN 524539N, 015336E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. SMALL, WELL-DISPERSED WK. (ISS, HI 26). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/661/01 22.5.95 LOCATED 13.4.95 IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. NOT SEEN ON DCS3. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 661). NCA. HH090/845/01 21.4.99 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. AN AREA OF BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED WRECKAGE. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. NO DCS3 HT. GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (NP 1016, HI 845). NCA. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

15.6.25 SANK QUICKLY, FOLLOWING COLLISION IN FOG WITH SS BURNSIDE. PASSAGE FROM LONDON. (LL).

General Comments

BROKEN & PARTIALLY BURIED WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the NORSEMAN wreck located?

The NORSEMAN wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.676 N,1 53.489 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORSEMAN?

The seabed around the NORSEMAN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the NORSEMAN sink?

The NORSEMAN sank on Jun 12, 1925.

When was the wreck of the NORSEMAN discovered?

The wreck of the NORSEMAN was discovered in 1925.

What country did the NORSEMAN belong to?

The NORSEMAN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the NORSEMAN?

The NORSEMAN is classified as a steam ship.

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