Sunniside Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sunniside Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 21.028 N,1 46.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.350467
  • Longitude: 1.781517
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNNISIDE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 46.3 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 447
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7793/16 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522100N, 014700E. - FNM 589/16. H7452/18 11.12.18 INS ON CHARTS. H2615/28 28.4.28 WK NOT FOUND BY TH. (TH). DELETED.- NM ACTION. H1942/80 20.8.82 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000091758 21.7.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY GOOLE SB & REPAIRING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOWER STEAM SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 78HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE HULL FOR ROTTEDAM. CARGO 394 TONS GENERAL. MINED. THREE LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the SUNNISIDE wreck located?

The SUNNISIDE wreck is located at coordinates 52 21.028 N,1 46.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNNISIDE?

The seabed around the SUNNISIDE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SUNNISIDE sink?

The SUNNISIDE sank on Nov 9, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SUNNISIDE discovered?

The wreck of the SUNNISIDE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SUNNISIDE belong to?

The SUNNISIDE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUNNISIDE carrying?

The SUNNISIDE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SUNNISIDE?

The SUNNISIDE had a tonnage of 447 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNNISIDE?

The SUNNISIDE is classified as a steam ship.

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