Norwich City Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Norwich city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 39.633 S,174 32.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.660550
  • Longitude: -174.548333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORWICH CITY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4219
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1929
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 1937
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H8397/35 18.3.36 WK REPD ON REEF AT GARDNER IS. (HMS WELLINGTON). H2805/36 15.5.36 ST, CONSPIC IN 043938S, 1743254W ON E 4615. NE 184. H863/37 15.4.37 WK THOUGHT NOT TO BE CONSPIC. (HMS LEITH). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1995

Circumstances of loss

4.12.29 BUILT IN 1911 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REARDON SMITH LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2500 IHP FOR 10 KNOTS. PASSAGE MELBOURNE FOR HONOLULU. RAN AGROUND ON GARDNER ISLAND IN HEAVY WEATHER, CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS BURNED OUT. 11 MEN KILLED WHEN SHIP STRUCK, OTHERS RECOVERED ON 4.12.29. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NORWICH CITY wreck located?

The NORWICH CITY wreck is located at coordinates 4 39.633 S,174 32.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORWICH CITY?

The seabed around the NORWICH CITY lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the NORWICH CITY sink?

The NORWICH CITY sank on Nov 30, 1929.

When was the wreck of the NORWICH CITY discovered?

The wreck of the NORWICH CITY was discovered in 1936.

What country did the NORWICH CITY belong to?

The NORWICH CITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NORWICH CITY carrying?

The NORWICH CITY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NORWICH CITY?

The NORWICH CITY had a tonnage of 4219 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORWICH CITY?

The NORWICH CITY is classified as a steam ship.

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