Nora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 13.417 N,1 26.146 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.223617
  • Longitude: 1.435767
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 58.5 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 298
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 MINED 1M E OF DEAL CG. (LL WW2). NCA. APPROX POSN 511323N, 012615E FOR FILING ONLY. H2100/74 9.8.74 NOTHING FOUND. (ISS, 1974). H1280/77 28.9.77 HIT DEAL PIER AFTER BEING MINED IN THE DOWNS. CAPSIZED ON HITTING THE PIER AND REMAINED UNTIL CUT UP FOR SCRAP. VERY LITTLE REMAINS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4453/72 18.4.79 NOT FOUND. (HMS ENTERPRISED, HI 53/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2019/000022679 25.6.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2000

Circumstances of loss

MINED 1M E OF DEAL CG WHILST EN ROUTE FROM HARLINGEN TO LONDON. (LL WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 13.417 N,1 26.146 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORA wreck located?

The NORA wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.417 N,1 26.146 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORA?

The seabed around the NORA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the NORA sink?

The NORA sank on Jan 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NORA discovered?

The wreck of the NORA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NORA belong to?

The NORA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the NORA carrying?

The NORA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the NORA?

The NORA had a tonnage of 298 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORA?

The NORA is classified as a motor vessel.