medic13 once bubbled...
why wait till next year come on down we still diving the blue ocean runs all year around LOL
There's a charter out of Wilmington to the Normania and the Lobster ledge w/ Aquatic Safaris Sat. Nov 22 ...
anyone interested?
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'
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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.
