Norge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 25.588 N,17 24.45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.426467
  • Longitude: 17.407500
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORGE
Type coaster
Flag NO
Length 91.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 133
Tonnage 4166
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details HH310/560/02 25.7.96 HH310/560/02 25.7.96 DW SHOWN IN 682535N, 172350E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 461 [REPRINT 3/96] - NM 2816/96. HH310/560/02 26.9.96 HH310/560/02 26.9.96 WK 13MTRS PA IN 682536N, 172348E [EUR]. (NORWEGIAN NM 17/868/96) - NM 3508/96. HH310/560/02 27.10.97 HH310/560/02 27.10.97 DELETE DW PA IN 682536N, 172348E. INSERT DW PA IN 682535N, 172433.5E [EUR]. (NORWEGIAN NM 19/965/97) - NM 4250/97. 13.5.99 13.5.99 SHOWN AS DWP 13MTRS P/S 'NORGE' IN 6825.620N, 1724.600E [EUR], LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, ON NORWEGIAN 461 [REPRINT 1/1999]. NE 3890. HH310/560/04 23.7.04 HH310/560/04 23.7.04 SHOWN AS DWP 12MTRS P/S NORGE CENTRED ON 6825.588N, 1724.450E [WGD] ON NORWEGIAN 461 [REPRINT 3/04]. AMEND TO DWP 12MTRS IN 6825.588N, 1724.540E [EUR]. - NM /04. 23.3.11 SEP 2011/00005453 23.3.11 NOW WK 13MTRS. (NORWEGIAN NM 5/34195/11). BA 2337 STS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1900, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY TWO GERMAN DESTROYERS DURING MIST & SNOW, WHILST GUARDING THE ENTRANCE TO NARVIK. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the NORGE wreck located?

The NORGE wreck is located at coordinates 68 25.588 N,17 24.45 E.

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

The NORGE lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 68 25.588 N,17 24.45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORGE?

The seabed around the NORGE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the NORGE sink?

The NORGE sank on Apr 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NORGE discovered?

The wreck of the NORGE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NORGE belong to?

The NORGE belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the NORGE?

The NORGE had a tonnage of 4166 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORGE?

The NORGE is classified as a coaster.

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