Normandy Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Normandy coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.416 N,4 49.134 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.240267
  • Longitude: -4.818900
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Normandy Coast
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 155
Tonnage 1428
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 0100

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COAST LINES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162NHP FOR 9 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. NINETEEN MEN LOST.Positional Analysis: Reported position was 53 19; 04 48W (Rohwer 1999, p188 and War Losses 1989, p786). The

General Comments

may be a transcription error for14. This would put the attack in exactly the right place. The attack also claimed ROANOKE (UKHO 7178) which has been identified as a nearby wreck to the north.Archival Analysis: NORMANDY COAST was sunk by U1055 on 11 Jan 1945. Survivor stated ship was hit aft and settled by the stern (TNA ADM199/2148). It is noted the stern of this wreck is separated from the rest of the wreck. Wrecksite.eu record states that the wreck is believed to be SS NORMANDY COAST. Means of identification by divers is not given in detail but stated as

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FAQ

Where is the Normandy Coast wreck located?

The Normandy Coast wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.416 N,4 49.134 W.

How deep is the Normandy Coast and where exactly is it located?

The Normandy Coast lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 14.416 N,4 49.134 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Normandy Coast?

The seabed around the Normandy Coast lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the Normandy Coast sink?

The Normandy Coast sank on Jan 11, 1945.

When was the wreck of the Normandy Coast discovered?

The wreck of the Normandy Coast was discovered in 1945.

What country did the Normandy Coast belong to?

The Normandy Coast belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the Normandy Coast?

The Normandy Coast had a tonnage of 1428 tons.

What type of wreck is the Normandy Coast?

The Normandy Coast is classified as a steam ship.

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