Sulairia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sulairia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43 N,20 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.716667
  • Longitude: -20.166667
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SULAIRIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5802
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 6.2.41 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 534300N, 201000W. 12.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2000MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-43. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SULAIRIA wreck located?

The SULAIRIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 43 N,20 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SULAIRIA?

The seabed around the SULAIRIA lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the SULAIRIA sink?

The SULAIRIA sank on Sep 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SULAIRIA discovered?

The wreck of the SULAIRIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SULAIRIA belong to?

The SULAIRIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SULAIRIA?

The SULAIRIA had a tonnage of 5802 tons.

What type of wreck is the SULAIRIA?

The SULAIRIA is classified as a steam ship.

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