NBM Dive Site Resource
George — Norfolk steam trawler
Offshore Norfolk, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Victorian iron steam trawler attributed to George by Norfolk Wreck Research following dives in 2022 and 2026; lost in a January 1911 stranding.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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Dive videos
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Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
Surviving fishing gear and an aft-facing helm helped establish the vessel type. An 1893 engine-builder’s plate, dimensions and historical plans support the George identification.
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The wreck
This section appears only on shipwreck records and brings the vessel, its loss, present condition, access, and responsible wreck-diving considerations into one place.
- Vessel type
- Iron-hulled, ketch-rigged steam fishing trawler
- Year built
- 1893
- Year sunk
- 1911
- Cause of loss
- Stranded on Hammond Knoll on 3 January 1911 during delivery from Cardiff to Aberdeen.
- Present condition
- 2026 divers reported an exposed hull with a port list, surviving superstructure and sand covering the machinery compartment.
- Penetration guidance
- No penetration or artifact-recovery authorization is provided.
History and significance
Built at Hull by Cook, Welton & Gemmell, George carried official number 99600. Neil Hooper and Nick Argue first dived the wreck in 2022; Paul Hennessey joined the 2026 investigation. A Bailey & Leetham engine-builder’s plate dated 1893 and comparisons with vessel dimensions and plans underpin the team’s identification.
Before you arrive
Access notes
The researchers withhold the wreck position. No coordinates, public charter availability or permission to visit are inferred. Contact Norfolk Wreck Research for appropriate guidance.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Changing sand cover, offshore weather and currents, entanglement and unstable wreck structure. Confirm conditions and depth locally; do not disturb the wreck.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.