Suntrap (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Suntrap (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 25.298 N,0 25.688 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.421633
- Longitude: -0.428133
|
| Wreck Depth |
38.22 m
|
| Water Depth |
43 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
70.1 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Sonar Length |
70.5 |
| Sonar Width |
17.2 |
| Shadow Height |
5.26 |
| Orientation |
24 |
| Tonnage |
1353 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 7, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 25, 2017 |
Surveying Details
00.11.1917 POSN 542530N, 002600W OR 2.5 MILES E FROM SOUTH CHEEK, ROBIN HOOD BAY. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW (1917) (PA) IN 542530N, 002600W ON 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW (PA). NC 129. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 LOCATED IN 542520N, 002545W USING RADAR. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WKPA 26MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/34 19.12.86 WK LOCATED IN 542518N, 002545W. ABOUT 1000 GRT. LYING ON STBD SIDE, COLLAPSED ON SEABED. BOILER STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. LEAST DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS (MHWS). (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. NCA YET. H6331/87 24.1.89 EXAM'D 7.5.88 IN 542518N, 002535W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.5, FOUL AT 39.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.7 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEG. DECAYED BUT IN ONE PIECE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16 IN 5425.298N, 0025.688W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS, LENGTH 70.5MTRS, WIDTH 17.2MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 024/204 DEGS. WRECK COLLAPSED ON SEABED AMONGST LOW ROCKY OUTCROPS. INDENTIFIABLE AMONGST THE DEBRIS IS A SINGLE BOILER AND THE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. ON PASSAGE NEWCASTLE TO LONDON.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 25.298 N,0 25.688 W
Suntrap (Probably) on Wreck Map
Suntrap (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 25.298 N,0 25.688 W.
How deep is the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 38.22 meters and is located at coordinates 54 25.298 N,0 25.688 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.
When did the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) sink?
The SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 7, 1917.
When was the wreck of the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) belong to?
The SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) carrying?
The SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY)?
The SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1353 tons.
What type of wreck is the SUNTRAP (PROBABLY)?
The SUNTRAP (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.