Normand Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Normand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
48 51.94 N,5 17.09 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 48.865667
- Longitude: -5.284833
|
| Wreck Depth |
80 m
|
| Water Depth |
101 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
NORMAND |
|
Type
|
merchant vessel
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Tonnage |
2097 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 20, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1919 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 20, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck NORMAND is an underwater obstruction located in the English Channel at coordinates 48 51.94 N, 5 17.09 W. Initially reported as a non-dangerous wreck at a general depth of 55 fathoms, subsequent hydrographic surveys have identified the site as a wreck of uncertain clearance. The position of the NORMAND wreck has been verified through various French nautical charts, including chart 6680, with an assigned depth or clearance of 80 meters. The wreck is classified as an underwater obstruction and is officially tracked in maritime wreck records. Mariners navigating the English Channel near these coordinates should exercise caution due to the depth and status of the obstruction.
Surveying Details
H1690/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 485200N, 051700W, GEN DEPTH 55FMS. (PARIS NM). BR STD. 24.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 485200N, 051700W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585009. NC 2644. 7.7.93 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 80MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN 2ND SCALE]. NCA. 26.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS IN 4851.940N, 0517.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR DAKAR. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 25M N OF USHANT. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
48 51.94 N,5 17.09 W
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FAQ
Where is the NORMAND wreck located?
The NORMAND wreck is located at coordinates 48 51.94 N,5 17.09 W.
How deep is the NORMAND and where exactly is it located?
The NORMAND lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 48 51.94 N,5 17.09 W.
How deep is the seabed around the NORMAND?
The seabed around the NORMAND lies at approximately 101 meters deep.
When did the NORMAND sink?
The NORMAND sank on May 20, 1917.
When was the wreck of the NORMAND discovered?
The wreck of the NORMAND was discovered in 1919.
What country did the NORMAND belong to?
The NORMAND belonged to NO.
What was the tonnage of the NORMAND?
The NORMAND had a tonnage of 2097 tons.
What type of wreck is the NORMAND?
The NORMAND is classified as a merchant vessel.