Sumnia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sumnia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 6.76 N,1 19.814 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.112667
  • Longitude: 1.330233
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUMNIA
Type motor vessel
Flag BS
Length 91.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1595
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4886/76 29.10.87 H4886/76 29.10.87 SANK 100MTRS OFF WESTERN ENTRANCE, DOVER HARBOUR. (LL, 17.10.87). IN POSN 155DEGS, 50MTRS FROM W LIGHT ON DOVER SOUTHERN BREAKWATER. (RNW/DOVER HBR AUTH., TELECON). POSN 510643.5N, 011955E FOR FILING ONLY. TENDERS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED FOR THE COMPLETE REMOVAL OF THIS WK. H4886/76 24.11.87 H4886/76 24.11.87 BOW SECTION REMOVED BY M CRANE SHIP TAKLIFT 1. REMAINS OFFERED AS SCRAP FOR SALE. (LL, 6/7.11.87). H4886/76 12.12.87 H4886/76 12.12.87 COMPLETELY REMOVED. DOVER W ENTRANCE RE-OPENED. (LL, 11.12.87 & DOVER MRCC SIG DTD 10.12.87). AMENDED TO LIFT. 1.2.11 1.2.11 NOT LOCATED IN 2010 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). NCA. RSDRA2025000218077 23.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (Dover Harbour Board SURVEY, DTD 19.03.25). NFA
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIRING CO LTD. OWNED AT THE TIME OF SINKING BY ALEXANDERS PARTNERS (SHIPBROKING) LTD. ENGINE FAILED DURING STRONG GALE WHILE OFF DOVER. DRIFTED INTO DOVER HARBOUR W ENTRANCE AND CAPSIZED. 2 LIVES LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SUMNIA wreck located?

The SUMNIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 6.76 N,1 19.814 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUMNIA?

The seabed around the SUMNIA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SUMNIA sink?

The SUMNIA sank on Oct 16, 1987.

When was the wreck of the SUMNIA discovered?

The wreck of the SUMNIA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the SUMNIA belong to?

The SUMNIA belonged to BS.

What was the tonnage of the SUMNIA?

The SUMNIA had a tonnage of 1595 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUMNIA?

The SUMNIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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