Sunbeam (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sunbeam (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 5.562 N,3 3.354 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.092700
  • Longitude: -3.055900
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 30.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 50
Tonnage 132
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H8203/19 POSN 580430N, 030300W OR 17M S BY W FROM WICK. INS AS NDW (1915)(PD). H3875/26 18.6.26 DELETED FROM 2182B. H8458/58 NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/150/01 - SEP 2008/000007851 23.1.08 LOCATED 7.6.06 IN 5805.562N, 0303.356W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.3 IN GEN DEPTH 42.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGLY DEGRADED WK. NFS. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1150). INS AS WK 40MTRS. BR STD. HH091/150/01 - SEP 2008/000081066 1.10.08 EXAM'D IN 4.2008 IN 5805.562N, 0303.354W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.0MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1150, RE-RENDER). RETAIN WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1878 OF WOOD BY MASSEY, PORTREATH, CORNWALL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM B FIRTH, FINSTOWN, ORKNEY. PASSAGE LEIGTH FOR THE ORKNEYS. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. CREW RECOVERED FROM BOAT. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

HIGHLY DEGRADED WK

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FAQ

Where is the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 5.562 N,3 3.354 W.

How deep is the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 58 5.562 N,3 3.354 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 4, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY)?

The SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 132 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY)?

The SUNBEAM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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