Norhilda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norhilda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.391 N,0 17.089 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.273183
  • Longitude: -0.284817
Wreck Depth 21.49 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORHILDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 71.1
Sonar Width 12.9
Shadow Height 11.6
Orientation 74
Tonnage 1175
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 081.9,,003.6,074.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 5M SE FROM SCARBOROUGH. (WW1SL). H5106/17 INS WK IN 541500N, 001000W. - FNM 537/17. H124/19 3.1.19 NO OBSTN FOUND. (VAEC). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (PA) (1917) ON 1191. H4593/59 10.11.59 AMEND TO NDW (PA). NC 1200. 5.12.74 AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 LOCATED AND DIVED ON. POSN FIXED BY RADAR. IDENTIFIED AS NORHILDA. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). AMEND TO WKPA 28MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/34 16.12.86 CONFIRMED AS WK OF NORHILDA - NAME ON WHEELBOSS. LIES UPRIGHT IN 541624N, 001700W, WITH BOWS AND STERN INTACT. BOILERS AND ENGINE EXPOSED. LEAST DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS [MHWS]. (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. NCA. HH100/351/06 5.3.93 LOCATED IN 541623.5N, 001658W USING GPS. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND TO WK 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 8.7.98 IN 541623.1N, 001706.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.7, FOUL 25.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.2 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. WELL PRESERVED WK. UPRIGHT. SLIGHT SCOUR TO NE AND S. COLLAPSED SUPERSTRUCTURE EVIDENT ON DCS3 RECORDS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 22.02.16 IN 5416.391N, 0017.089W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 71.1MTRS, WIDTH 12.9MTRS, HT 11.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 074/254. SCOUR LENGTH 81.9MTRS, 3.6MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 074DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, MAINLY INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE HARWICH TO TYNE.

General Comments

Mainly intact.

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FAQ

Where is the NORHILDA wreck located?

The NORHILDA wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.391 N,0 17.089 W.

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

The NORHILDA lies at a depth of about 21.49 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.391 N,0 17.089 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORHILDA?

The seabed around the NORHILDA lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the NORHILDA sink?

The NORHILDA sank on Aug 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NORHILDA discovered?

The wreck of the NORHILDA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NORHILDA belong to?

The NORHILDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORHILDA carrying?

The NORHILDA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NORHILDA?

The NORHILDA had a tonnage of 1175 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORHILDA?

The NORHILDA is classified as a steam ship.

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