Sunflower Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Sunflower Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 25.529 N,2 27.219 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 44 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SUNFLOWER |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 310 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | salt |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 12, 1915 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 1988 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD. PASSAGE LOWESTOFT FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (SIBI).
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