Sunik (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sunik (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.244 N,4 35.384 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.970733
  • Longitude: -4.589733
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNIK (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag FR
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 12.5
Orientation 69
Tonnage 5009
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2005

Surveying Details

H5677/39 8.8.39 H5677/39 8.8.39 COLLISION IN 494830N, 050048W. (MASTER, SS DARTFORD). WK LOCATED IN POSN GRIBBEN HEAD BN 352DEGS (T), 22.6 MILES - BOWS SHOWING 20-25FT OUT OF WATER. HAD SUNK FOLLOWING DAY. POSN SWEPT - CLEAR TO 35FMS. (TH). NCA. H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 PROBABLE UNKNOWN WRECK IN 495648N, 043300W. CLASSIFIED AS POOR. LENGTH 160FT, HEIGHT 45FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45) H3110/72 9.1.73 H3110/72 9.1.73 LOCATED IN 495813.8N, 043516.7W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 76MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 090/270DEGS IN FLAT BOTTOM AREA. SEABED SAND, BROKEN SHELL, SMALL GRAVEL. (HMS HECATE). INS AS WK 34FMS. BR STD. H3110/72 8.5.74 H3110/72 8.5.74 INS BY NM. - NM 1002/74. H1280/76/31 31.3.76 H1280/76/31 31.3.76 FF IN 495821N, 043520W USING DECCA. (LTR DTD 29.1.76). 7.1.82 7.1.82 AMEND TO WK 63MTRS. NC 2655. HH100/351/16 25.1.01 HH100/351/16 25.1.01 INTACT & INVERTED. THOUGHT TO BE A TANKER OF WW2 OR EVEN LATER. REASONABLY LARGE AND RISES 12MTRS FROM THE FLAT SEABED. LIES 090/270 DEGS. PROBABLY 'SUNIK'. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 5.4.05 HH091/059/01 5.4.05 EXAM'D 12.8.04 IN 4958.245N, 0435.378W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.0 IN GEN DEPTH 75.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 12.3MTRS. LIES 069/249 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 249 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT & UPRIGHT. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). POSSIBLY BROKEN AT MIDSHIPS. RETAIN WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 21.11.05 HH091/059/01 21.11.05 EXAM'D IN 4958.244N, 0435.384W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH M/B DEPTH 62.8MTRS. HT 12.5MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOC ANON LES PETROLES D'OUTRE-MER. PASSAGE CONSTANZA AND STOCKHOLM FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK APPROX 25M S OF FOWEY FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SWEDISH SS 'GRANGESBERG' AND SUBSEQUENT FIRE. 10 LIVES LOST INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, ?BROKEN IN TWO, BOWS WSW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 58.244 N,4 35.384 W
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FAQ

Where is the SUNIK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SUNIK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.244 N,4 35.384 W.

How deep is the SUNIK (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SUNIK (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.244 N,4 35.384 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNIK (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SUNIK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the SUNIK (PROBABLY) sink?

The SUNIK (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 27, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SUNIK (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SUNIK (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SUNIK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SUNIK (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the SUNIK (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SUNIK (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the SUNIK (PROBABLY)?

The SUNIK (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5009 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNIK (PROBABLY)?

The SUNIK (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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