Nora Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.78 N,0 13.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.663000
  • Longitude: 0.233000
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORA
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 63.4 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 772
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 3.4.00 DIVED IN 5339.780N, 0013.980E [WGD] USING GPS. ONLY WELL BROKEN PLATES AND SOME SMALL PIECES REMAIN. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND & SHELLS. (K SMITH). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 15.1.13 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE. SANDWAVES IN THIS AREA. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY THE ANTWERP ENGINEERING CO, HOBOKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DMPSKEISK OF VESTERHAVET. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. CARGO WOOD. PASSAGE HERNOSAND FOR GIJON. REPORTED AS HAVING BEEN LOST 7 MILES S OF WITHERNSEA, BUT THE DANISH AUTHORITIES PLACED THE LOSS AS BEING NEAR FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-10.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, ONLY PLATES AND SMALL PIECES REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 39.78 N,0 13.98 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORA wreck located?

The NORA wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.78 N,0 13.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORA?

The seabed around the NORA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the NORA sink?

The NORA sank on Dec 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the NORA discovered?

The wreck of the NORA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the NORA belong to?

The NORA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the NORA carrying?

The NORA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the NORA?

The NORA had a tonnage of 772 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORA?

The NORA is classified as a steam ship.

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