312 x 45 x 20 sunk 1-17-1924 33.51.494N x 77.09.272W freighter coal burning steamer 2654 GT 90-100' deep Danish registry

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. Underwater pictures

The Normannia left Charleston on Jan 14 after coaling. She was bound from Jamacia to Chester,Pa. The freighter sunk on the Frying Pan shoals on Jan 16,1924 in a fierce gale. She started taking on water through leaks in her hull. The captain issued a mayday as water filled the engine rooms. Three ships responded. Coast Guard cutter Yamacraw, the steamer Charles Harwood and the steamship Henry R Mallory. Captain Barstow of The Mallory arrived on the scene shortly after the SOS. When he arrived he could not spot the freighter. As he circled a crewman spotted a light on the bow. They asked the Normannia to shoot off 2 flares. They were only able to get 1/4 mile from the stricken ship because of high seas. Normannia sent a lifeboat to ask for a tow but the Mallory offered to take the passengers. 19 passengers were removed. 5 crew plus the Captain remained hoping to save the ship. The leaks worsened and the crew abandoned ship. The crew were rescued by the tanker Charles Harwood. By late morning, only the tip of the bow remained out of the water as the stern dug firmly into the sea bottom.