NBM Dive Site Resource
Normannia
Offshore Onslow Bay, North Carolina, United States
Offshore freighter wreck with fish-filled remains, visited on extended-day charters.
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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.
Atlantic Spadefish
Chaetodipterus faberThe current charter profile lists spadefish around the Normannia. Schools commonly use the water column above wreck relief and open cavities.
Brian GratwickeOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Hogfish
Lachnolaimus maximusOlympus identifies hogfish throughout this site. Divers may see individuals foraging near sand, rubble, and the wreck’s lower structure.
LASZLO ILYES (laszlo-photo) from Cleveland, Ohio, USAOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Sand Tiger Shark
Carcharias taurusOlympus reports that sand tiger sharks sometimes visit the Normannia. Encounters depend on seasonal movement and daily conditions.
Naturally Buoyant MediaOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Site media
Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Contributor media
Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Published reference location
Location map
The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Recent field observations
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.
Shipwreck-only module
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.
Plan the trip
Dive boats that visit this wreck
Discovery Diving lists this wreck and advertises this boat in its charter fleet. Confirm your wreck itinerary, boat assignment, conditions and diver qualifications with the operator.
Open boat profile →Morehead City, North CarolinaMV Olympus — Morehead City and the Crystal Coast, North Carolina Dive CharterOlympus Dive CenterOlympus Dive Center lists this wreck in its current Extended Day Dive Trip program and operates MV Olympus in the same charter fleet. The exact vessel and destination are assigned by the operator; confirm the scheduled boat and wreck before booking.
Open boat profile →Morehead City, North CarolinaMV Midnight Express — Morehead City and the Crystal Coast, North Carolina Dive CharterOlympus Dive CenterOlympus Dive Center lists this wreck in its current Extended Day Dive Trip program and operates MV Midnight Express in the same charter fleet. The exact vessel and destination are assigned by the operator; confirm the scheduled boat and wreck before booking.
Open boat profile →Beaufort, North CarolinaOutrageous VDiscovery DivingDiscovery Diving lists this wreck and advertises this boat in its charter fleet. Confirm your wreck itinerary, boat assignment, conditions and diver qualifications with the operator.
Open boat profile →Before you arrive
Access notes
Offshore boat access. Confirm current conditions and experience requirements with the charter operator. Map points are for site discovery, not navigation.
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.