Island Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Island sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 27.6 N,75 32.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.460000
  • Longitude: -75.535000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLAND SUN
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 66.3 m
Width 10 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 9714
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3346/64 13.3.69 H3346/64 13.3.69 ST ON E SIDE OF CAT ISLAND, LYING PARALLEL TO THE SHORE IN 242800N, 753100W APPROX. (LL OCT 1968). POSN STATED PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 200MTRS. FILING POSN: 2427.6N, 7532.1W. NCA. H3346/64 4.11.69 H3346/64 4.11.69 ENQUIRIES BEING MADE LOCALLY BY RNO, NASSAU. (RNO LTR DTD 29.10.69). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY SOLVESBORGS VARV, SOLVEBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISLAND SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE BELEM FOR SAVANNAH. RAN AGROUND. ABANDONED FOUR DAYS LATER AND DECLARED A CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ISLAND SUN wreck located?

The ISLAND SUN wreck is located at coordinates 24 27.6 N,75 32.1 W.

When did the ISLAND SUN sink?

The ISLAND SUN sank on Oct 3, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ISLAND SUN discovered?

The wreck of the ISLAND SUN was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ISLAND SUN belong to?

The ISLAND SUN belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ISLAND SUN carrying?

The ISLAND SUN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ISLAND SUN?

The ISLAND SUN had a tonnage of 9714 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISLAND SUN?

The ISLAND SUN is classified as a carrier.

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