Sulby Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Sulby Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 54.99 N,8 5.06 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 145 m |
| Water Depth | 170 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SULBY |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 287 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 21, 1939 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1939 |
| Last Detection Year | 1991 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | [NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 555500N, 080500W [OGB]. (LLWW2, WW2SL). 18.10.72 18.10.72 INS AS WK USC PA 80FMS [145MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NE 2722. HH090/529/01 30.9.91 HH090/529/01 30.9.91 NOT FOUND DURING FULL DISPROVING SEARCH. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 529). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 24, 2005 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY U-33 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR FISHING GROUNDS. 5 MEN LOST. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
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