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
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.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

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
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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.

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