Norwegian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Norwegian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.353 N,8 55.823 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.539217
  • Longitude: -8.930383
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORWEGIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.2 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 6327
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H7660/20 26.10.20 POSN 513225N 085548W OR ABOUT 1.5 CABLES SSW FROM CARRIGDUFF ROCK, DIRK BAY. MARKED BY 3 SMALL BLACK MOORING BUOYS. SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (HMS TRING). H3542/68 5.5.70 WK IDENTIFIED. HIGHEST PART OF THE WK IS IN THE VICINITY OF THE BOILERS AND ENGINE WHERE THE WK RISES TO ABOUT 23FT ABOVE THE SEA BED. GREATER PART OF THE WK IS CONCENTRATED IN AN AREA 130FT X 60FT. WK HAS FALLEN BACK ON ITSELF, SO CONCENTRATING THE WK STILL FURTHER. A THIN SCATTERING OF WRECKAGE INCLUDING MASTS, WINCHES, GIRDERS, STEEL PLATE AND GENERAL RUBBLE COVERS AN AREA OF ABOUT 200FT RADIUS AROUND 523220N, 085547W. THE SHIP HAS BEEN SYSTEMATICALLY SALVAGED OVER THE YEARS BY AUTHORISED AND CLANDESTINE DIVERS WITH AND WITHOUT EXPLOSIVES. WK PRESENTS NO HAZARD TO YACHTS OR SMALL BOATS LIKELY TO GO CLOSE TO THE REEFS. DURING SUMMER MONTHS IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT FOR DIVERS TO LOCATE WK DUE TO THE VERY HEAVY SEAWHIP (WEED) GROWTH IN THE AREA. (R EDMUNDS, DS5, FOR SALVAGE GROUP). INS AS WK 2FMS 5FT IN 513220N, 085547W. BR STD. H1282/72 7.2.72 IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. WRECKAGE CONCENTRATED IN AREA 130FT X 60FT AROUND 513220N, 085547W. WK HAVING FALLEN BACK ON ITSELF, HIGHEST PART OF WK ABOUT 23FT TO TOP OF BOILER. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS LTD 3.2.72). 30.6.76 AMEND TO WK 5.2MTRS. NC 2092. H4908/79 11.1.82 SALVAGE CONTRACT TO RECOVER CARGO SECURED BY A C CROTHALL. (LTR 8.12.81). 8.11.82 REPORTED AS 'COMPLETELY GONE', JUST A PILE OF PIG IRON & BOILERS REMAIN. (P SWEETING, SMITH MARINE SALVAGE (JERSEY) LTD, TELECON 8.11.82). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 4 MILES SW OF SEVEN HEADS. TOWED INTO DIRK BAY AND RAN ASHORE.

General Comments

ONLY PILE OF PIG IRON AND BOILERS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 32.353 N,8 55.823 W
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FAQ

Where is the NORWEGIAN wreck located?

The NORWEGIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.353 N,8 55.823 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORWEGIAN?

The seabed around the NORWEGIAN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the NORWEGIAN sink?

The NORWEGIAN sank on Mar 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NORWEGIAN discovered?

The wreck of the NORWEGIAN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NORWEGIAN belong to?

The NORWEGIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NORWEGIAN?

The NORWEGIAN had a tonnage of 6327 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORWEGIAN?

The NORWEGIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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