Suecia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Suecia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 20.973 N,2 22.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.349550
  • Longitude: -2.368383
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUECIA
Type East Indiaman
Flag SE
Tonnage 600
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1740
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details 31.10.77 REPD TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED BY MR R COWAN, IN 592100N, 022200W APPROX. LYING 25FT DOWN OFF THE COAST OF NORTH RONALDSAY, ORKNEY. LYING IN DEEP TANGLE OF 9FT THICK KELP. BOW HALF HAS BEEN CLEARED. (MARITIME HISTORY, VOLUME V, NO.1 P.86). NCA. A DISPLAY OF DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THIS WRECK WAS MOUNTED OCT'78 - FEB'79 IN W. REGISTER HOUSE, EDINBURGH.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2020

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK REEFDYKE AND STRANDED, LATER BROKE UP. VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE BENGAL TO GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN. CARGO INCLUDED SILKS, PORCELAIN, DYE-WOOD & SALTPETRE. (SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY, SHETLAND & PENTLAND FIRTH).

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FAQ

Where is the SUECIA wreck located?

The SUECIA wreck is located at coordinates 59 20.973 N,2 22.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUECIA?

The seabed around the SUECIA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SUECIA sink?

The SUECIA sank on Nov 18, 1740.

When was the wreck of the SUECIA discovered?

The wreck of the SUECIA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SUECIA belong to?

The SUECIA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the SUECIA carrying?

The SUECIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SUECIA?

The SUECIA had a tonnage of 600 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUECIA?

The SUECIA is classified as a east indiaman.

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