Rising Sun (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Rising sun (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 42.158 N,1 10.864 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.702633
  • Longitude: -1.181067
Wreck Depth -3.6 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RISING SUN (PART OF)
Type barque
Flag GB
Tonnage 225
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1860
Original Detection Year 1912
Last Detection Year 1933
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2002

Surveying Details

RAN AGROUND OFF GARRISON POINT. (SEA BREEZES FEB 1980). H152/12 OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL CONSPIC ON THURSTON SCAR, CHARTED ON BA 1628, 2567, 1191. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 16.3.25 NOW CHARTED AS ST (1912), NO LONGER CONSPIC, ON BA 1628. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H8613/32 16.12.32 SHOWN ON SURVEY [E3390]. H5559/33 14.8.33 STRANDED WK IN TWO PARTS ON HEADSBY RK. ST DRIES 11FT [3.6MTRS] IN 544209N, 011046W [OGB], & ST DRIES 7FT [2.3MTRS], 100FT S, IN 544208.5N, 011046W [OGB] ON SURVEY [E3970]. SEP 2018/000017129 18.7.18 TO SHALLOW TO SURVEY 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND OFF GARRISON POINT AFTER COLLISION WITH COLLIER 'BRIG EXPRESS' DURING A SEVERE STORM. 1 SURVIVOR.

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FAQ

Where is the RISING SUN (PART OF) wreck located?

The RISING SUN (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.158 N,1 10.864 W.

How deep is the RISING SUN (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The RISING SUN (PART OF) lies at a depth of about -3.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 42.158 N,1 10.864 W.

When did the RISING SUN (PART OF) sink?

The RISING SUN (PART OF) sank on Feb 8, 1860.

When was the wreck of the RISING SUN (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the RISING SUN (PART OF) was discovered in 1912.

What country did the RISING SUN (PART OF) belong to?

The RISING SUN (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RISING SUN (PART OF) carrying?

The RISING SUN (PART OF) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RISING SUN (PART OF)?

The RISING SUN (PART OF) had a tonnage of 225 tons.

What type of wreck is the RISING SUN (PART OF)?

The RISING SUN (PART OF) is classified as a barque.

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