Normand Rough Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Normand rough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.41 N,4 50.733 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.490167
  • Longitude: 4.845550
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NORMAND ROUGH
Type tug
Flag NO
Length 43 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Normand Rough is an underwater obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of the United Kingdom at coordinates 55 29.41 N, 4 50.733 E. Sunk on June 9, 1982, and initially marked with a buoy, the site was later updated following reports from Copenhagen indicating the vessel sank in the European datum area. This navigational hazard sits on the seabed as a documented underwater wreck requiring caution from mariners navigating the area.

Surveying Details

H4147/82 9.6.82 LOCATED IN 552927N, 045050E [EUR] AND BUOYED. (CULLERCOATS RADIO, TLX DTD 9.6.82). INS AS DW. - NM 1544/82. H4147/82 16.7.82 SUNK IN 552944N, 045112E [EUR]. (COPENHAGEN NM 849(P)/82). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BEING DAMAGED BY ANCHOR IT WAS HANDLING. CREW SAFE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NORMAND ROUGH wreck located?

The NORMAND ROUGH wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.41 N,4 50.733 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMAND ROUGH?

The seabed around the NORMAND ROUGH lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the NORMAND ROUGH sink?

The NORMAND ROUGH sank on Jun 9, 1982.

When was the wreck of the NORMAND ROUGH discovered?

The wreck of the NORMAND ROUGH was discovered in 1982.

What country did the NORMAND ROUGH belong to?

The NORMAND ROUGH belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the NORMAND ROUGH?

The NORMAND ROUGH had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMAND ROUGH?

The NORMAND ROUGH is classified as a tug.

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