Sunrise (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Sunrise (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.982 N,1 1.848 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.516367
  • Longitude: 1.030800
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNRISE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 25.5 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 1982

Surveying Details

H1283/18 FNM 178/18. H2730/18 FNM 352/18. H5179/19 17.7.19 WRECK DISPERSED TO DEPTH OF 38FT AT LWST. BUOY REMOVED. (TH). AMEND WK 33FT TO WK 38FT. - NM 1368/19. H6997/19 11.9.19 WRECK DISPERSED TO 41FT. (TH). H5491/25 18.8.25 AMEND TO WK 30FT. - NM 1284/25. H5491/25 14.9.25 AMEND TO WK 39FT. (TH 3779/25). H4090/30 7.7.30 SWEPT BY KELLETT MAY 1930 AND AS CHARTED. H4915/29 AMEND POSN TO 513057N, 010157E & DEPTH TO 34 FT. (HMS KELLET, HN 5/29). - NM 1279/29 H5491/25 18.9.25 DISPERSED AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE LEVEL WITH THE GROUND. DEPTH OVER WRECK 38FT. DEPTH IN THE VICINITY VARIES FROM 38FT TO 42FT. (TH 14.9.25). H4915/29 27.7.29 LEAST DEPTH 34FT IN 513452N, 010405E. POSN BY HSA. (HMS KELLETT 25.7.29). AMEND TO FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H6140/68 27.6.68 NOT FOUND AFTER CLOSE SOUNDING IN AREA OF 2CABLES RADIUS AROUND THE CHARTED POSITION WITH SOUNDING LINES 60YDS APART. THE TOP OF THE BANK HAS SEVERAL ROUGH PARTS TO IT. RECOMMEND THAT THE WRECK BE SHOWN AS FOUL. (HMS EGERIA, 28.3.68). H6140/68 22.1.79 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE E/S SEARCH. RETAIN AS FOUL IN 513057N, 010157E. (PLA WK REPORT - MAPLIN 15/78).

Circumstances of loss

A KETCH BUILT OF WOOD IN 1899 BY F J CARVER & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOERGE WATSON & GILL. PASSAGE GEORGE TOWN FOR GRAVESEND. CARGO CHINA CLAY. STRANDED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.982 N,1 1.848 E
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FAQ

Where is the SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.982 N,1 1.848 E.

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

The seabed around the SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 1, 1918.

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

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

What country did the SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the SUNRISE (POSSIBLY)?

The SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNRISE (POSSIBLY)?

The SUNRISE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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