Sunniva (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sunniva (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.747 N,1 15.879 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.945783
  • Longitude: -1.264650
Wreck Depth 30.83 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 89
Sonar Width 18.7
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 113
Tonnage 1913
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6,1
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details REP'D SUNK IN VARIOUS POSNS - 545700N, 011500W; 545640N, 011545W & 545700N, 011530W. ALSO APPROX 4M FROM SUNDERLAND. H1124/26 INS AS NDWPA (1918) AND DELETE OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL. BR STD. H5667/52 9.9.52 AMENDED TO NDWPA. NC 1191. H7018/58 12.11.59 EXAM'D IN 545645N, 011531W [OGB]. SWEPT BY OROPESA - CLEAR AT 85FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 110 IN GEN DEPTH 138FT. SCOUR 4FT DEEP. PRESUMED TO BE SUNNIVA. (HMS SCOTT, ROS DTD 25.8.59). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.11.67 AMENDED TO WK 18FMS. BR STD. H2433/71 21.4.71 TWO CONTACTS OBTAINED ABOUT 1CABLE S OF CHARTED POSN DURING SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, ROS DTD 31.12.70). H525 22.4.71 EXAM'D IN 545642N, 011547W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 DTD 16.9.70). ACCEPT NEW POSN - RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 33MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 24.12.98 EXAM'D 24.6.98 IN 545645.4N, 011554.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.5 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 42MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. LARGE WK, LARGELY INTACT WITH DAMAGE TO BOW. DEBRIS ON SEABED CLOSE TO MIDSHIPS AND BOW. HIGHPOINT IS THE BOW (120 DEGS). SUPERSTRUCTURE PRESENT MIDSHIPS. WK IS NETTED. LEAST DEPTH COULD BE NETS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 1.3.19 EXAM�D 1.3.19 IN 5456.747N, 0115.879W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. LENGTH 89MTRS, WIDTH 18.7MTRS, HT 10.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 113/293DEGS. UPRIGHT, INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY UC 17. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT. SOME DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.747 N,1 15.879 W.

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

The SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 30.83 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.747 N,1 15.879 W.

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

The seabed around the SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 28, 1918.

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

The wreck of the SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY)?

The SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1913 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY)?

The SUNNIVA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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