Sormany Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sormany Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 33 N,61 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.550000
  • Longitude: -61.416667
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SORMANY
Type fishing vessel
Flag CA
Length 19.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2009

Surveying Details

25.6.79 25.6.79 DISAPPEARED OFF CHETICAMP, SAID TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED BY DIVERS E OF EAST POINT, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND IN 18FMS, BUT POSN NOT DIVULGED. (LL, 16.7.79). 3.12.79 3.12.79 VESSEL WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. (LL, 4.12.79). 28.1.80 28.1.80 POSN 463300N, 612500W. WAS 65FT LONG WITH STEEL HULL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN DOES NOT AGREE WITH THAT GIVEN ABOVE AS PLOTS IN 33FMS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FISHING GROUNDS FOR PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. DISAPPEARED OFF CHETICAMP, NOVA SCOTIA. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SORMANY wreck located?

The SORMANY wreck is located at coordinates 46 33 N,61 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SORMANY?

The seabed around the SORMANY lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the SORMANY sink?

The SORMANY sank on May 6, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SORMANY discovered?

The wreck of the SORMANY was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SORMANY belong to?

The SORMANY belonged to CA.

What type of wreck is the SORMANY?

The SORMANY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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