Suavity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Suavity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 44.174 N,1 5.832 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.736233
  • Longitude: -1.097200
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUAVITY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 2.9
Tonnage 634
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2002

Surveying Details

H01039/40 4.1.41 H01039/40 4.1.41 SANK 1 MILE N OF NO 20 BUOY IN 544400N, 010400W. (NOIC HARTLEPOOL, 28.10.40). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 3034/40. H460/67 29.3.67 H460/67 29.3.67 NOT FOUND. SEARCH BY E/S AND A/S AT 3 CABLE INTERVALS IN TWO DIRNS TO 2 MILES FROM REPD POSN. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 13.6.66). DELETED. BR STD. H6330/87 14.11.88 H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAM'D 28.8.88 IN 544410N, 010544W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 33.4, FOUL AT 33.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.5 IN GEN DEPTH 37.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 38.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS, LENGTH 74MTRS, BEAM 9MTRS. LIES VIRTUALLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH EVIDENCE OF SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE AND POSSIBLY A MAST STILL STANDING. LIES 000/180 DEG. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). - NM 3636/88.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN G BROWN & CO (MARINE) LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD & SONS LTD. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 86HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NEWBURY DIESEL CO, NEWBURY. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. CARGO 760 TONS WHEAT. MINED.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE & ?MAST STANDING

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FAQ

Where is the SUAVITY wreck located?

The SUAVITY wreck is located at coordinates 54 44.174 N,1 5.832 W.

How deep is the SUAVITY and where exactly is it located?

The SUAVITY lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 54 44.174 N,1 5.832 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUAVITY?

The seabed around the SUAVITY lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the SUAVITY sink?

The SUAVITY sank on Oct 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SUAVITY discovered?

The wreck of the SUAVITY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SUAVITY belong to?

The SUAVITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUAVITY carrying?

The SUAVITY was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the SUAVITY?

The SUAVITY had a tonnage of 634 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUAVITY?

The SUAVITY is classified as a motor vessel.

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