Norseman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Norseman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 28.357 N,22 49.18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.472617
  • Longitude: 22.819667
Wreck Depth 9.3 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NORSEMAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 9542
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2025

Surveying Details

H4031/16 30.6.16 WK OF 'NORSEMAN', MASTS, FUNNEL & UPPERWORKS SHOWING ABOVE WATER IN 402819N, 224906E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 332/16. 8.12.23 NOW CHARTED AS ST (1916). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2070. H6134/49 25.10.49 NOW DW MAST. (GREEK NM 210/49). BR STD. 13.8.56 SHOWN AS DW (MAST 1.2MTRS [4FT]) ON GREEK 255. NC 2070. H6114/59 4.12.59 SHOWN AS DW ON GREEK 255. - NM 2960/59. 12.10.89 SHOWN IN 402824N, 224918E [EUR] ON GREEK 255 [1979 EDN CORRECT TO 4/89]. NC 2070. SEP 2009/000084367 20.7.09 NOW WK 9.3MTRS IN 4028.418N, 2249.217E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 6/141/09). - NM 4373/09.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PLYMOUTH FOR SALONICA. BEACHED AFTER BEING TORPEDOED BY A SUBMARINE OFF GRAN CAPO, GULF OF SALONICA. (WW1SL & LLWW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 28.357 N,22 49.18 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORSEMAN wreck located?

The NORSEMAN wreck is located at coordinates 40 28.357 N,22 49.18 E.

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

The NORSEMAN lies at a depth of about 9.3 meters and is located at coordinates 40 28.357 N,22 49.18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORSEMAN?

The seabed around the NORSEMAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the NORSEMAN sink?

The NORSEMAN sank on Jan 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the NORSEMAN discovered?

The wreck of the NORSEMAN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the NORSEMAN belong to?

The NORSEMAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORSEMAN carrying?

The NORSEMAN was carrying armament,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the NORSEMAN?

The NORSEMAN had a tonnage of 9542 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORSEMAN?

The NORSEMAN is classified as a steam ship.

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