Norfolk Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Norfolk coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 58.039 N,5 25.003 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.967317
  • Longitude: -5.416717
Wreck Depth 68.3 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORFOLK COAST
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 133.7
Sonar Width 102.5
Tonnage 646
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H067/45 28.2.45 SIGNAL FROM C IN C WESTERN APPS DIRECTING SEARCH IN POSN 515900N, 051900W. (FOIC MILFORD, 28.2.45). H03603/55 20.9.55 INS ON WK CHARTS. H7556/58 DELETE FROM WK CHARTS. SEP 2021/000284268 29.10.21 EXAM'D 23.7.20 IN 5158.039N, 0525.003W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.3MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 69.1MTRS, LENGTH 133.7MTRS, WIDTH 102.5MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS. SCATTERED REMAINS OF A WK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1677). INS NDW 68MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF 8 LIVES CAPTAIN SURVIVED (DODS & WW 2 MSL)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 58.039 N,5 25.003 W
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FAQ

Where is the NORFOLK COAST wreck located?

The NORFOLK COAST wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.039 N,5 25.003 W.

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

The NORFOLK COAST lies at a depth of about 68.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.039 N,5 25.003 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORFOLK COAST?

The seabed around the NORFOLK COAST lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the NORFOLK COAST sink?

The NORFOLK COAST sank on Feb 28, 1945.

When was the wreck of the NORFOLK COAST discovered?

The wreck of the NORFOLK COAST was discovered in 1945.

What country did the NORFOLK COAST belong to?

The NORFOLK COAST belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NORFOLK COAST?

The NORFOLK COAST had a tonnage of 646 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORFOLK COAST?

The NORFOLK COAST is classified as a motor vessel.