Susan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Susan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 34.62 N,9 24.593 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.577000
  • Longitude: 9.409883
Wreck Depth 20.5 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SUSAN
Type motor vessel
Length 53.3 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 9, 2019

Surveying Details

H2078/72 27.1.72 WK 14.0MTRS IN 573500N, 092500E, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE W. (DANISH NM 1551/71). INS AS WK 7FMS 4FT WITH BUOY - NM 252/72. H2078/72 24.7.72 AMEND TO WK 16.5MTRS & DELETE WK BUOY. (DANISH NM 861/72). AMEND TO WK 9FMS AND DELETE BUOY - NM 1442/72. 4.9.79 SHOWN AS WK 16.0MTRS ON DANISH 92. AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. BR STD. 28.7.88 WK 16.0MTRS SHOWN ON DANISH 92 [1980 EDN]. BR STD. HH161/400/02 25.9.97 NOW WK 20.5MTRS IN 573437N, 092436E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 37/1114/97). BR STD. 2.3.00 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) WITH SURVEY STATION OVER IT ON DANISH 92 [1999 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1402. SEP 2016/000070903 18.4.16 WK 20.5MTRS SHOWN IN 5734.620N, 0924.593E [WGD] ON DENMARK 92. [ED 13, CORR TO 26/02/16]. AMEND TO DW 20.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK DUE TO SHIFTING CARGO WHILE ON VOYAGE FROM GRANVILLE TO AARHUS. (LLOYDS 206).

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FAQ

Where is the SUSAN wreck located?

The SUSAN wreck is located at coordinates 57 34.62 N,9 24.593 E.

How deep is the SUSAN and where exactly is it located?

The SUSAN lies at a depth of about 20.5 meters and is located at coordinates 57 34.62 N,9 24.593 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUSAN?

The seabed around the SUSAN lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the SUSAN sink?

The SUSAN sank on Dec 8, 1971.

When was the wreck of the SUSAN discovered?

The wreck of the SUSAN was discovered in 1971.

What cargo was the SUSAN carrying?

The SUSAN was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the SUSAN?

The SUSAN had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUSAN?

The SUSAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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