Wreck of the Normannia

SHIP NOTES:
Source: Gentile, Gary, Shipwrecks of North Carolina: From Hatteras Inlet South, Gary Gentile Productions, 1993

Name: NORMANNIA Type: Freighter

Date Sunk: 1/17/24 Cause: Foundered

Size (ft.): 312 x 45 x 20 Tonnage: 2,654 tons

Propulsion: Coal-fired steam Location N33° 51.552'/W77° 09.373'

DIVING NOTES:

Diving Depths: 90-110 ft.

Current: slight to moderate

Visibility: Usually in excess in 60 feet

Summer Temperature:low 80s in summer

Points of Interest: Intact bow and stern with high relief; two boilers, engine; rudder and propeller and spare propeller; port and starboard anchors;

Fish/Animal Life: The usually NC marine animals inhabit this wreck - amberjacks, spadefish, baitfish and barracudas. This wreck also seems to be inhabited with many species which inhabit more tropical waters - angelfish, lobster, african pampano, hogfish, etc.

Description:The Normannia is one of the prettiest wrecks off of North Carolina. Generally, it lies on it keel and is contiguous. The bow and stern are relatively intact and provide the greatest relief. The middle section is flat and open. The wreck site is easy to navigate on and wreck can be covered in one dive with a little bit of concentration. Old bottles are still being found at various parts of this wreck.

PHOTOS:
Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995 by Paul M. Hudy

Engine and boilers Rick and Hank on the bow

Engine Bow Joe comes out of the stern Boiler detail

Spare propeller Windless and wreckage, aft of engine

Rudder and propeller Starboard anchor, bow

Bottom Navigation Bar

SHIP NOTES: Source: Gentile, Gary, Shipwrecks of North Carolina: From Hatteras Inlet South, Gary Gentile Productions, 1993
Name: NORMANNIA	Type: Freighter
Date Sunk: 1/17/24	Cause: Foundered
Size (ft.): 312 x 45 x 20	Tonnage: 2,654 tons
Propulsion: Coal-fired steam	Location N33° 51.552'/W77° 09.373'


DIVING NOTES:
Diving Depths: 90-110 ft.
Current: slight to moderate
Visibility: Usually in excess in 60 feet
Summer Temperature:low 80s in summer
Points of Interest: Intact bow and stern with high relief; two boilers, engine; rudder and propeller and spare propeller; port and starboard anchors;
Fish/Animal Life: The usually NC marine animals inhabit this wreck - amberjacks, spadefish, baitfish and barracudas. This wreck also seems to be inhabited with many species which inhabit more tropical waters - angelfish, lobster, african pampano, hogfish, etc.
Description:The Normannia is one of the prettiest wrecks off of North Carolina. Generally, it lies on it keel and is contiguous. The bow and stern are relatively intact and provide the greatest relief. The middle section is flat and open. The wreck site is easy to navigate on and wreck can be covered in one dive with a little bit of concentration. Old bottles are still being found at various parts of this wreck.


PHOTOS: Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995 by Paul M. Hudy

Engine and boilers		Rick and Hank on the bow

Engine	Bow	Joe comes out of the stern	Boiler detail

Spare propeller		Windless and wreckage, aft of engine

Rudder and propeller		Starboard anchor, bow