Rising Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Rising sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 57 N,76 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.950000
  • Longitude: -76.833333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RISING SUN
Type motor vessel
Flag BS
Tonnage 97
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2006

Surveying Details

H4369/74 18.8.88 H4369/74 18.8.88 EXAM'D IN PARTIALLY SUNKEN CONDITION, LYING IN GEN DEPTH 24FT IN 245700N, 765000W, IN AREA SE OF NASSAU KNOWN AS MIDDLE GROUND. SALVORS HAVE OFFERRED TO REFLOAT HER. (LL 13.8.88). NCA YET. H4369/74 18.10.88 H4369/74 18.10.88 REFLOATED 29.8.88. (LL 29.9.88). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

HIT CORAL HEADS IN VICINITY OF SHIP CHANNEL AND SANK.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the RISING SUN wreck located?

The RISING SUN wreck is located at coordinates 24 57 N,76 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RISING SUN?

The seabed around the RISING SUN lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the RISING SUN sink?

The RISING SUN sank on Jul 30, 1988.

When was the wreck of the RISING SUN discovered?

The wreck of the RISING SUN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the RISING SUN belong to?

The RISING SUN belonged to BS.

What was the tonnage of the RISING SUN?

The RISING SUN had a tonnage of 97 tons.

What type of wreck is the RISING SUN?

The RISING SUN is classified as a motor vessel.

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