Suevic (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Suevic (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.236 N,5 12.661 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.953933
  • Longitude: -5.211017
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUEVIC (BOW SECTION)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 167.7 m
Width 19.3 m
Draught 12.1
Tonnage 12500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1907
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 11, 2009

Surveying Details

17.12.85 BOW SECTION AND PLENTY OF WRECKAGE, STANDING ABOUT 1MTR HIGH, LOCATED IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, IN 495712N, 051236W, APPROX, JUST NW OF THE CLEDGES. STRONG CURRENTS IN THIS AREA. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 1). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. LIES IN VERY ROCKY AREA. ASSUMED BROKEN UP. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WHITE STAR LINE. PASSAGE AUSTRALIA FOR LONDON. SIX BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 641 NHP. WENT ASHORE DUE TO NAVIGATIONAL ERROR IN THICK FOG. 383 PASSENGERS AND 141 CREW RECOVERED. ADDITIONAL CARGO INCLUDED BUTTER, WOOL, SKINS AND WOOD. BOW SECTION WAS CUT AWAY USING EXPLOSIVES AND LEFT ON THE ROCKS. STERN SECTION, INCLUDING THE ENGINE AND BOILER ROOM, WAS REFLOATED AND TOWED TO SOUTHAMPTON. WITH A NEW BOW FITTED AND RENAMED SKITTERN WAS FINALLY LOST IN 1942 WHEN SCUTTLED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.236 N,5 12.661 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUEVIC (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) sink?

The SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) sank on Mar 17, 1907.

When was the wreck of the SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SUEVIC (BOW SECTION)?

The SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 12500 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUEVIC (BOW SECTION)?

The SUEVIC (BOW SECTION) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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