Fort Norfolk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fort norfolk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 26.337 N,0 27.899 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.438950
  • Longitude: -0.464983
Wreck Depth 17.4 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT NORFOLK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.2 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 7131
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02723/44 24.7.44 DANGEROUS WK IN 492623N, 002752W, APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 1532/44. H03041/44 1.8.44 LOCATED IN 492627N, 002747W BY HDML 1001. DRIES 21FT. (NOIC ARROMANCHES, 615/41, 21.7.44). NCA. H02723/44 24.8.44 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 35FT. (F.O. BRITISH ASSAULT AREA 101210). - NM 1826/44. H7795/50 12.3.51 AMEND TO WK 15MTRS [8FMS] IN 492623N, 002752W. (FR NM 40/028/50). - NM 507/51. H716/60 11.7.61 NOW CHARTED AS WK 8FMS 1FT ON NC 2613. 14.9.81 INS AS WK 15.3MTRS ON NC 2656. H3898/82 17.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 17.7MTRS [9FMS 4FT] ON FR 6927 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. H4722/79 20.12.84 POSN 492624N, 002750W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590119). 26.7.90 LOCATED IN 492624.4N, 002750.1W [EUR] [+/-20MTRS]. EXAM'D USING E/S AND MAGNETOMETER. LEAST DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. WKGE STANDS 6MTRS ABOVE SURROUNDING SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590119). NCA. HH100/351/04 1.8.91 DIVED ON 1.8.91 IN 492650N, 002847.5W. POSN BY DECCA (READING ERRATIC). WELL BROKEN BUT LARGE PIECES OF WRECKAGE STILL COVER A WIDE AREA. (M ROWLEY, 7.8.91). NCA. 17.5.01 LIES IN 4926.407N, 0027.834W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2000). BR STD. 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4926.352N, 0027.916W.
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY UNITED SHIPYARDS, MONTREAL. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. MINED WHEN ON PASSAGE FRANCE FOR THE THAMES WHILE TAKING PART IN THE OPERATIONS CONNECTED WITH THE INVASION OF NORMANDY. 8 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 26.337 N,0 27.899 W
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FAQ

Where is the FORT NORFOLK wreck located?

The FORT NORFOLK wreck is located at coordinates 49 26.337 N,0 27.899 W.

How deep is the FORT NORFOLK and where exactly is it located?

The FORT NORFOLK lies at a depth of about 17.4 meters and is located at coordinates 49 26.337 N,0 27.899 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT NORFOLK?

The seabed around the FORT NORFOLK lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the FORT NORFOLK sink?

The FORT NORFOLK sank on Jun 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FORT NORFOLK discovered?

The wreck of the FORT NORFOLK was discovered in 1944.

What country did the FORT NORFOLK belong to?

The FORT NORFOLK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FORT NORFOLK?

The FORT NORFOLK had a tonnage of 7131 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT NORFOLK?

The FORT NORFOLK is classified as a steam ship.

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