Sunset Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sunset Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 34.2 N,53 21.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.570000
  • Longitude: 53.354167
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNSET
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 167.9 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 13907
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Surveying Details

HH120/351/01 21.8.91 REPORTED TO BE SINKING IN 123600N, 532200E. (LL 285). CHART AS DWPA. - NM 2566/91. HH120/351/02 30.10.91 SUNK IN 123600N, 532200E, APPROX, WITH ONLY FUNNEL & BRIDGE DECK HOUSING SHOWING. (YEMEN PORTS AUTHORITY NM 3/91). NO SALVAGE OPERATION PLANNED. VESSEL LIES 'AS IS'. (LL 286). NCA. HH120/351/02 31.3.92 EXAM'D RECENTLY. LIES WITH MASTS & BRIDGE VISIBLE BUT THESE ARE LIKELY TO BE SMASHED DOWN DURING NEXT MONSOON SEASON & TO BE A HAZARD TO VESSELS USING ANCHORAGE IN AN EMERGENCY. POSN, FROM NUMEROUS SATELLITE PASSES, 123351N, 532100.5E, OR 205DEG, 5.2M FROM RAS BADUWA [?RHIY DI-BIDOH]. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (A D MARSHALL, SALVAGE ASSOCIATION, FAX DTD 6.2.92). MEAN POSN PLOTS IN 123412N, 532115E, APPROX. AMEND TO ST PA IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1117/92.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SEA TRANSPORTER '86, EX-KEFALONIA WIND '84, EX-SUGAR TRANSPORTER '79. BUILT 1970 BY LITHGOWS 1969 EAST LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEANFEVER MARINE LTD. PASSAGE GDYNIA FOR KEELUNG. CARGO INCLUDED STEEL BILLETS, STEEL PLATES, STEEL BEAMS, ZINK INGOTS & ZINK PLATES. STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER IN HOLDS DURING STORMY WEATHER & TREMENDOUS SEAS. ALTERED COURSE & ANCHORED IN GHUBBET SHUAB ANCHORAGE, SOCOTRA, WHERE SHE EVENTUALLY SANK. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SUNSET wreck located?

The SUNSET wreck is located at coordinates 12 34.2 N,53 21.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNSET?

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

When did the SUNSET sink?

The SUNSET sank on Aug 1, 1991.

When was the wreck of the SUNSET discovered?

The wreck of the SUNSET was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SUNSET belong to?

The SUNSET belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SUNSET carrying?

The SUNSET was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SUNSET?

The SUNSET had a tonnage of 13907 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNSET?

The SUNSET is classified as a bulk carrier.

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