Norwich City Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Norwich city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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4 39.633 S,174 32.9 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: -4.660550
- Longitude: -174.548333
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| 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 16, 1995 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck NORWICH CITY lies at coordinates 4 39.633 S, 174 32.9 W on the reef at Nikumaroro, formerly known as Gardner Island, in the Phoenix Islands of Kiribati. This historic wreck is a structural remain of a steel vessel that ran aground in the 1930s. Survey data indicates the wreck is situated on the reef, characterized as a well broken and distributed underwater obstruction. While initial reports described the vessel as a conspicuous steel structure, subsequent surveys suggest the remains are now significantly deteriorated and less prominent against the reef environment. These coordinates mark the precise underwater location for navigation and historical reference near the Gardner Island coastline.
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.
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.