Normandie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Normandie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 56 S,14 25.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.933333
  • Longitude: -14.421500
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORMANDIE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 80.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2056
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1900
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2873/83 20.2.84 REPD BY LOCAL DIVER, ON LAST DAY OF SURVEY, AS A STEEL-HULLED VESSEL WHICH SANK AT ANCHOR APPROX 400MTRS W OF FUEL TANKS (CONSPIC), CATHARINE PT. GEN DEPTH APPROX 15MTRS & BROKEN IN TWO. BOW SECTION STATED TO BE UPRIGHT WITH TWO ANCHOR CABLES LEADING FROM IT. AFTER SECTION LYING ON SIDE & ABOUT 3MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. ESTIMATED POSN 075602S, 142529.5W [ASCENSION ISLAND ASTRO 1958 DATUM]. (HMS HERALD, HI 149). CHART AS DW PA REP (1983) IN 075607S, 142536W. - NM 718/84. 4.12.85 [WGD] POSN: 075600S, 142529W. NC 1691. H1310/87/3 23.5.87 DIVED NOV 1985. LIES IN ABOUT 12-15MTRS & IS VERY BADLY BROKEN UP, HAVING BEEN EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED BY LOCAL DIVERS. (SQDN LDR C R TEBBS, RAF SAA EXPED REPORT). NCA. 15.4.14 DIVED 18.11.12 IN 0756.00N, 1425.29W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT MEASURED AT 3MTRS. LIES WITH BOWS S. BOW SECTION HAS TWO ANCHOR CHAINS LEADING FROM IT. AFTER SECTION IS PARTIALLY INVERTED AND MORE INTACT. TOWARDS THE CENTRE IS A 2MTR DIAMETER ROUND CONSTRUCITON, PROBABLY A BOILER. (G J LOCKETT). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FROM SAN FRANCISCO FOR FALMOUTH. SANK AT ANCHOR.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, BOW UPRIGHT, STERN ON SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 56 S,14 25.29 W
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FAQ

Where is the NORMANDIE wreck located?

The NORMANDIE wreck is located at coordinates 7 56 S,14 25.29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORMANDIE?

The seabed around the NORMANDIE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the NORMANDIE sink?

The NORMANDIE sank on May 23, 1900.

When was the wreck of the NORMANDIE discovered?

The wreck of the NORMANDIE was discovered in 1983.

What country did the NORMANDIE belong to?

The NORMANDIE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the NORMANDIE carrying?

The NORMANDIE was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the NORMANDIE?

The NORMANDIE had a tonnage of 2056 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORMANDIE?

The NORMANDIE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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