Norhaug Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norhaug Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 13.476 N,2 32.941 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.224600
  • Longitude: -2.549017
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORHAUG
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1245
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1644/18 25.3.18 SHOWN AS WK (1918) IN 471330N, 023248W ON FRENCH WK CHART. CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1918) IN 471330N, 023248W. - NM 93/18. H2966/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO DW (1918) IN 471300N, 023200W MARKED BY BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ DATE. H2590/23 10.4.23 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 8MTRS [4.25FMS], IN 471335N, 023255W. (PARIS NM 13 603 23). - NM 648/23. 19.11.85 SHOWN AS WK 8MTRS IN 471338N, 023249W [EUR] ON NC 2353. H4879/84 31.10.86 LEAST DEPTH NOW 16MTRS [8FMS 4FT]. (BREST NM 86 36 23). - NM 3426/86. 6.6.88 POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572056). H4639/87 22.12.88 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 18.8MTRS [10FMS 1FT], IN 471333N, 023251W. (BREST NM 88 46 21). G/S. 23.3.90 SS 'NORHOG' LOCATED IN 471332.2N, 023251.4W [EUR] USING TRIDENT III. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 18.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS BY E/S. LYING UPRIGHT ON SEABED OF SAND & ROCK. LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 16MTRS. LYING 120/300DEGS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14572056). 9.1.91 CHART AS WK 18.8MTRS IN 471332.2N, 023251.4W [EUR]. NE 3216. 25.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 18.5MTRS IN 471328N, 023248W ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 14.5.14 [WGD] POSN: 4713.476N, 0232.941W.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1899 BY FRAMMES MEK VAERKSTED, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY M H KONGSHAVN. (DODS). SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM SWANSEA TO BLAYE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the NORHAUG wreck located?

The NORHAUG wreck is located at coordinates 47 13.476 N,2 32.941 W.

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

The NORHAUG lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 47 13.476 N,2 32.941 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORHAUG?

The seabed around the NORHAUG lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the NORHAUG sink?

The NORHAUG sank on May 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NORHAUG discovered?

The wreck of the NORHAUG was discovered in 1918.

What country did the NORHAUG belong to?

The NORHAUG belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NORHAUG carrying?

The NORHAUG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NORHAUG?

The NORHAUG had a tonnage of 1245 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORHAUG?

The NORHAUG is classified as a steam ship.

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