Sun Eagle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sun eagle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 5.85 N,142 1.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.097500
  • Longitude: 142.028333
Wreck Depth 3 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUN EAGLE
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 93.2 m
Width 15 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 2709
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO. DANGER SPAR BUOY CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 1987

Surveying Details

H4990/70 11.4.78 H4990/70 11.4.78 ST IN 490527N, 1420120.5E. (USSR NM 1240/78). - NM 999/78. H2014/80 27.8.80 H2014/80 27.8.80 DW IN 490528N, 1420119E, MARKED BY G SPAR BUOY CLOSE NW. (USSR NM 6014/80). BR STD. H2014/80 25.9.84 H2014/80 25.9.84 SHOWN AS WK 1FM 3FT IN 490552N, 1420142E [DATUM SHIFT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 954. 14.6.85 14.6.85 SHOWN AS WK 3MTRS [1FM 4FT] IN 490551N, 1420142E, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER SPAR BUOY, ON RUSSIAN CHARTS. NC 2161.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY SHIN YAMAMOTO ZOSEN, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUN EAGLE MARINE MARITIME, S.A. RAN AGROUND, WHILE PROCEEDING INTO UGLEGORSK HARBOUR FOR SHELTER, IN 490300N, 1420100E. ABANDONED & SETTLED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SUN EAGLE wreck located?

The SUN EAGLE wreck is located at coordinates 49 5.85 N,142 1.7 E.

How deep is the SUN EAGLE and where exactly is it located?

The SUN EAGLE lies at a depth of about 3 meters and is located at coordinates 49 5.85 N,142 1.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUN EAGLE?

The seabed around the SUN EAGLE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the SUN EAGLE sink?

The SUN EAGLE sank on Oct 7, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SUN EAGLE discovered?

The wreck of the SUN EAGLE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SUN EAGLE belong to?

The SUN EAGLE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SUN EAGLE carrying?

The SUN EAGLE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SUN EAGLE?

The SUN EAGLE had a tonnage of 2709 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUN EAGLE?

The SUN EAGLE is classified as a motor vessel.

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