Sun Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sun coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 8.97 N,5 3.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.149500
  • Longitude: 5.065000
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUN COAST
Type bulk carrier
Flag NO
Length 43.6 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 279
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.12.84 SANK NEAR BUHOLMEN, N OF MAALOY, IN 6-70MTRS, NOT LIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. AUTHORITIES DISCUSSING USING VIDEO CAMERAS TO ASCERTAIN POSN & CONDITION. (LL, 4.12.84 & LLOYDS VOL. 258, P.288) H3692/88 7.9.88 BELEIVED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY LARGE ABNORMAL WAVES. (NORWEGIAN NM 1127/88) APPROX POSN 620900N, 050400E [FROM REDUCTION OF NORWEGIAN 29 ACCOMPANYING NORWEGIAN NM]. NCA, NOT A CHART CORRECTING NM.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Circumstances of loss

4.12.84 EX-RUTLAND, FOUNDERED, NEAR BUHOLMEN, WHILST ON PASSAGE TRONDHEIMSFJORD TO SANDNES & OSLOFJORD. 4 CREW SAVED, 2 MISSING. (LL, 4.12.84). PROBABLY SANK DUE TO ABNORMALLY LARGE WAVES IN AREA. (NORWEGIAN NM 1127/88).

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FAQ

Where is the SUN COAST wreck located?

The SUN COAST wreck is located at coordinates 62 8.97 N,5 3.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUN COAST?

The seabed around the SUN COAST lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the SUN COAST sink?

The SUN COAST sank on Dec 2, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SUN COAST discovered?

The wreck of the SUN COAST was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SUN COAST belong to?

The SUN COAST belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SUN COAST carrying?

The SUN COAST was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the SUN COAST?

The SUN COAST had a tonnage of 279 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUN COAST?

The SUN COAST is classified as a bulk carrier.

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