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Norman's Bay Wreck, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Norman's Bay Wreck is a dive site in United Kingdom (Battle). Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Dive site · Diving, History
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 57 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.80278, 0.41056
What it is and where
Norman's Bay Wreck is a dive site in United Kingdom (Battle).
The wreck has yet to be identified but it is known to be a large warship of the period 1600-1800. The site consists of a cluster of at least 42 iron guns, timber hull structure and other artefacts.
It is in Battle, where this site lists 47 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.80278, 0.41056; the nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 57 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Diving and History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Norman's Bay Wreck is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovBetter not8:39
- DecPossible7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Norman's Bay Wreck has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Gillham WoodProtected area4.2 km
- Bexhill MuseumLocal history museum in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom5.5 km
- St Nicolas Church, PevenseyChurch in Pevensey, East Sussex, England, UK5.5 km
- Pevensey Court HouseGrade II listed court hall and lock-up in Pevensey, Wealden, East Sussex, England, UK5.6 km
- Pevensey CastleMedieval castle in a former Roman fort at Pevensey in East Sussex, England, UK5.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Diving
- HMS Royal Oak: 1914 Revenge-class super-dreadnought battleship
- German submarine U-1206: 1943 Type VIIC submarine
- SMS Kronprinz: König-class battleship
- SMS Markgraf: 1913 König-class battleship
- German submarine U-13: 1935 Type IIB submarine
- German submarine U-63: 1939 Type IIC submarine
Every United Kingdom place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Norman's Bay Wreck?
It is a dive site in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit Norman's Bay Wreck?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to Norman's Bay Wreck?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 57 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gillham Wood, Bexhill Museum, St Nicolas Church, Pevensey. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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