Sumus (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sumus (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 21.16 N,0 22.491 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.352667
  • Longitude: -0.374850
Wreck Depth 33.8 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUMUS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 40.5 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 34.3
Sonar Width 6.7
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 206
Tonnage 223
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1906
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 044,,,024.0
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Surveying Details

H1310/86/34 15.12.86 LOCATED AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED IN 542106N, 002233W. BOWS FLAT ON SEABED. ENGINE STANDS 2.5MTRS HIGH. LEAST DEPTH 38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS [MHWS]. (G. WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. INS AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. H1310/87/15 20.5.87 IDENTIFICATION OF THIS WK NOT NOW CERTAIN, BUT ITS GENERAL DETAILS DO FIT THE SUMUS. (A GODFREY, 11.3.87). HH100/351/06 25.2.93 KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'SLAG WRECK'. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). LIES ON ROCKY SEABED IN 542106N, 002235W WITH CARGO SCATTERED AROUND. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). HH090/730/01 NOT FULLY SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. FROM MAIN DCS3 SEARCH POSN IS: 542109.5N, 002228.4W [WGD]. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD FOR POSN CHANGE. SEP 2016/000007250 15.06.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5421.160N, 0022.491W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 34.3MTRS, WIDTH 6.7MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 206/026. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WRECK IS MAINLY INTACT, BUT THERE IS SIGNS OF STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 33MTRS.

General Comments

Mainly intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 21.16 N,0 22.491 W
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FAQ

Where is the SUMUS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SUMUS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 21.16 N,0 22.491 W.

How deep is the SUMUS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SUMUS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 33.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 21.16 N,0 22.491 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUMUS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SUMUS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the SUMUS (PROBABLY) sink?

The SUMUS (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 19, 1906.

When was the wreck of the SUMUS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SUMUS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SUMUS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SUMUS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUMUS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SUMUS (PROBABLY) was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the SUMUS (PROBABLY)?

The SUMUS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 223 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUMUS (PROBABLY)?

The SUMUS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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