Sunshine Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sunshine island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 39.277 N,61 31.983 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.654617
  • Longitude: -61.533050
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNSHINE ISLAND
Type tanker
Flag GY
Length 55.8 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 808
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2010

Surveying Details

H2275/81 7.6.84 STRANDED WK, HDG 359DEG, HULL & MAST VISIBLE ALL STATES OF TIDE. MAST POSN 103910N, 613205W. (HYDRO UNIT, PORT OF SPAIN, ROS DTD 7.3.84). INS AS STF MAST, LYING N/S. BR STD. 8.3.88 SHOWN AS STRANDED WK (FULL OUTLINE), NO MAST, ON TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 002 [1987 EDN]. DELETE MAST. BR STD. HH671/354/01 12.6.89 GROUNDED AND ABANDONED ABOUT 1982. INITIATIVE TAKEN BY PORT AUTHORITY FOR EVENTUAL REMOVAL OF WK. (LL, 18.5.89). NCA YET. HH670/530/02 4.1.05 NO LONGER SHOWN, PLOTS IN RECLAIMED AREA. (MARINE CONSULTANTS LTD, TRINIDAD) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 765/05.

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FAQ

Where is the SUNSHINE ISLAND wreck located?

The SUNSHINE ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 10 39.277 N,61 31.983 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNSHINE ISLAND?

The seabed around the SUNSHINE ISLAND lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SUNSHINE ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the SUNSHINE ISLAND was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SUNSHINE ISLAND belong to?

The SUNSHINE ISLAND belonged to GY.

What was the tonnage of the SUNSHINE ISLAND?

The SUNSHINE ISLAND had a tonnage of 808 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNSHINE ISLAND?

The SUNSHINE ISLAND is classified as a tanker.

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