Sunik Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sunik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 48.537 N,5 0.862 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.808950
  • Longitude: -5.014367
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNIK
Type tanker
Flag FR
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5009
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2000

Surveying Details

H5677/39 27.7.39 LOCATED 27.7.39. HER BOWS SHOWING SOME 20-25FT ABOVE THE WATER. NEXT MORNING SHE HAD DISAPPEARED. ACCURATE FIX OF SINKING POSN OBTAINED 30.7.39 GRIBBEN HEAD BN 352DEGS [T], DISTANCE 22.6 MILES. SWEEPING OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT ON 31.7.39 TO A DEPTH OF 35FMS WITHOUT ANY DESTRUCTION BEING FOUND. H5677/39 8.8.39 SANK IN 494830N, 050048W. (MASTER SS 'DARTFORD'). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H5677/39 21.8.39 UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR BY SWEEP. (TH). HH090/430/01 13.7.89 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

IN COLLISION WITH SS 'GRANGESBERG'.

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FAQ

Where is the SUNIK wreck located?

The SUNIK wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.537 N,5 0.862 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNIK?

The seabed around the SUNIK lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the SUNIK sink?

The SUNIK sank on Jul 27, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SUNIK discovered?

The wreck of the SUNIK was discovered in 1939.

What country did the SUNIK belong to?

The SUNIK belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SUNIK?

The SUNIK had a tonnage of 5009 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNIK?

The SUNIK is classified as a tanker.

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