St Sunniva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St sunniva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
59 59.82 N,1 9.516 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.997000
  • Longitude: -1.158600
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST SUNNIVA
Type steam ship
Length 71.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 861
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH2334/84 18.12.85 HH2334/84 18.12.85 NOT FOUND. (NP 1008, HI 244). H2334/84 18.12.85 H2334/84 18.12.85 NO SIGN OF CONTACT DURING THOROUGH SONAR SEARCH OF VICINITY. (NP 1008, HI 244) AMENDED TO DEAD. NAUTICAL MAGAZINE 5/94 STATED TO BE POPULAR DIVE SITE.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2004

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON THE ISLAND OF MOUSA AND BECAME TOTAL LOSS WHILST ON VOYAGE ABERDEEN TO LERWICK. (SHIPS MONTHLY JUNE 1971).

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FAQ

Where is the ST SUNNIVA wreck located?

The ST SUNNIVA wreck is located at coordinates 59 59.82 N,1 9.516 W.

When did the ST SUNNIVA sink?

The ST SUNNIVA sank on Apr 10, 1930.

When was the wreck of the ST SUNNIVA discovered?

The wreck of the ST SUNNIVA was discovered in 1930.

What cargo was the ST SUNNIVA carrying?

The ST SUNNIVA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ST SUNNIVA?

The ST SUNNIVA had a tonnage of 861 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST SUNNIVA?

The ST SUNNIVA is classified as a steam ship.