Norwich Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norwich trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.514 N,1 30.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.908567
  • Longitude: 1.507667
Wreck Depth 6.9 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORWICH TRADER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 90
Tonnage 217
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1942
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0393/42 16.1.42 PFNM 128/42 ISSUED. H0393/42 15.4.42 INS DW. - NM 780/42. H0393/42 7.9.43 SWEPT CLEAR AT 22, FOUL AT 23FT IN 515430N, 013030E. (FOIC HARWICH, 7.9.43). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 4FT. - NM 1977/43. H0393/42 30.10.42 INS G CON, GP FL(3) G 10S, IN 525433N, 013051E. - NM 2339/43. H0393/42 26.2.46 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN, GP FL(2) G 10, IN 515430N, 013036E. - NM 681/46. H0393/42 14.2.49 AMEND BUOY TO G CON, GP FL(3) G 10S, CLOSE E OF WK. (TH). - NM 333/49. H0393/42 20.5.50 SWEPT 20.5.50. CLEAR AT 20, FOUL AT 21FT IN GEN DEPTH 28-30FT. (HMS SCOTT, 22.5.50). H0393/42 23.7.50 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 2FT. DELETE BUOY. (HMS SCOTT & TH). - NM 1385/50. H0393/42 6.3.51 INS G CON, GP FL(3) G 10S, CLOSE E OF WK. (THNM 22/51). - NM 447/51. H0393/42 12.12.52 DELETED BUOY. (TH). - NM 2586/52. H1144/65 3.8.65 EXAM'D IN 513432N, 013037E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21 IN 27-31FT. NO SCOUR. GOOD A/S CONTACT WITH BROAD, SOLID E/S TRACE. (HMS ECHO, 29.10.64). H2134/70 24.2.70 EXAM'D IN 515433N, 013034E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.9, FOUL AT 7.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.0 IN GEN DEPTH 9.4MTRS. APPEARS TO BE IN 3 PARTS WITH A BANK 300FT TO THE S. CENTRE PART IS SHOALEST AND THE OTHERS ARE 150FT TO THE E AND W OF IT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1/69). AMEND TO SW 3FMS 5FT [SW 3FMS 4FT LAT]. BR STD. 7.11.73 AMEND TO SW 6.9MTRS IN 515432N, 013037E. NC 2052. H3186/73 8.5.73 LOCATED IN 515427N, 013033E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.1 IN GEN DEPTH 9.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.6MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). H3186/73 11.5.73 LOCATED IN 515433N, 013036E [OGB]USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LIES 010/190 DEG. VERY SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE. (HMS NURTON, 30.3.73). NCA. H4358/74 16.2.76 EXAM'D 11.11.75 IN 515430N, 013034E [OGB]USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.8 IN GEN DEPTH 9.5MTRS. A BOTTOM FEATURE, LEAST DEPTH ON 11.11.75 BY MSB SPRITE.E/S EXAMINATION.POSSIBLE LANE SLIP ON HI-FIX BUT IF CORRECT 7.4MTRS EXISTS 130MTRS N'WARD IN 515434N, 013034E. POSN REP'D BY HMS NURTON EXAM'D AND ONLY BOTTOM FEATURES LOCATED. (SOISS, HI 12/75, 11.11.75). NCA. H4726/77 16.3.79 LOCATED IN 515433N, 013032E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.2 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. INVESTIGATION RATHER INCONCLUSIVE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 60B/78). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. H1955/80 25.3.82 EXAM'D 17.11.81 IN 515428N, 013034E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 7.9, FOUL AT 8.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.0 IN GEN DEPTH 8-9.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR. APPARENTLY BROKEN UP, LYING 090/270 DEGS. LENGTH 40MTRS, BREADTH 15MTRS, APPROX. (SOISS, HI 25). BR STD. H2913/83 18.10.84 LOCATED 6.6.84. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. WELL BROKEN UP. (HMS ECHO, HI 192). H4024/86 17.2.88 EXAM'D 4.9.87 IN 515429N, 013034E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.9 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.3MTRS. APPARENTLY BROKEN UP, LYING 090/270 DEG OVER AN AREA 55 X 20MTRS. MAG ANOMALY INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF SOME 36 TONNES. (NP 1016, HI 373). - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LONDON FOR GT YARMOUTH. MINED. CREW OF 7 LOST. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN UP WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 54.514 N,1 30.46 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORWICH TRADER wreck located?

The NORWICH TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.514 N,1 30.46 E.

How deep is the NORWICH TRADER and where exactly is it located?

The NORWICH TRADER lies at a depth of about 6.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.514 N,1 30.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORWICH TRADER?

The seabed around the NORWICH TRADER lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the NORWICH TRADER sink?

The NORWICH TRADER sank on Jan 6, 1942.

When was the wreck of the NORWICH TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the NORWICH TRADER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the NORWICH TRADER belong to?

The NORWICH TRADER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NORWICH TRADER?

The NORWICH TRADER had a tonnage of 217 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORWICH TRADER?

The NORWICH TRADER is classified as a steam ship.

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