Surada Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Surada Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
31 15.3 N,32 23.8 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 31.255000
- Longitude: 32.396667
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SURADA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
5324 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 2, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 6, 2018 |
Surveying Details
H6521/18 25.11.18 SURADA SUNK 044 DEGS, 4.75M FROM PORT SAID LTHO. UPPER WORKS OF VESSEL AWASH, MARKED BY G BUOY. (SENIOR NAVAL OFFICER, PORT SAID). - NM 1441/18. H7664/18 27.12.18 WK MARKED BY LT BUOY, OC.R.5S. (C IN C, MED). - NM 190/19. H1549/19 24.2.19 WK LIES 4.75M NW FROM PORT SAID LTHO, MARKED BY G LT BUOY, F.R. (C IN C, MED). - NM 605/19. H414/19 9.1.19 WK IN 311905N, 322239E. (C IN C, MED). NCA. H731/20 23.2.20 LT BUOY, FL.R, LIES 291DEGS, 100YDS FROM WK. (C IN C, MED). - NM 388/20. H8095/23 26.11.23 WK LIES 4.75M NW FROM PORT SAID LTHO, MARKED BY BUOY. (PARIS NM 46/2143/23). NCA. H457/25 19.1.25 MASTS OF WRECK STATED TO BE STILL VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H5143/38 5.8.38 BUOY AMENDED TO G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G, WITH TOPMARK. (ALEXANDRIA NM 8/38). - NM 1687/38. H01842/42 11.12.45 BUOY MOVED 0.5M NE TO ALSO COVER WK OF MOUNT OLYMPUS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 4016/45. SEE ALSO WK NO.101900648. H2135/70 19.2.70 EUR POSN: 311909N, 322246E. NC 234. H3336/78 29.9.78 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (CANAL SHIPPING AGENCY). NCA. H3426/77 31.10.78 POSN GIVEN AS 311901N, 322237E. (FRENCH NM 78 37 46). NCA. H4325/78 14.1.80 REMOVED & DUMPED IN 311518N, 322348E, IN WRECKS DUMPING AREA. (SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY, LTR DTD 20.12.79). DELETED. - NM 232/80.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE IN PORT SAID SWEPT CHANNEL. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR MARSEILLES. (LL WWI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
31 15.3 N,32 23.8 E
Surada on Wreck Map
Surada Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SURADA wreck located?
The SURADA wreck is located at coordinates 31 15.3 N,32 23.8 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SURADA?
The seabed around the SURADA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When did the SURADA sink?
The SURADA sank on Nov 2, 1918.
When was the wreck of the SURADA discovered?
The wreck of the SURADA was discovered in 1918.
What country did the SURADA belong to?
The SURADA belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SURADA carrying?
The SURADA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain.
What was the tonnage of the SURADA?
The SURADA had a tonnage of 5324 tons.
What type of wreck is the SURADA?
The SURADA is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
DUMPED IN WRECKS DUMPING AREA