Sussex Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sussex Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 4.165 S,39 41.142 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.069417
  • Longitude: 39.685700
Wreck Depth 3.7 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUSSEX
Type sailing vessel
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1341
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1909
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2011

Surveying Details

H1273/76 14.1.76 H1273/76 14.1.76 REPORTED AS HAVING RUN AGROUND IN APRIL 1909 & NOW LYING IN 040421S, 394117E & CONSTITUTING NO HAZARD. (L WILLIAMS, LTR DTD 2.1.76). MAY BE WK REPD IN 040428S, 394121E. NCA. H1273/76 10.3.76 H1273/76 10.3.76 POSN GIVEN AS 040407S, 394102E. LYING E/W. AT LW, WITH CLEAR VISIBILITY IT IS POSSIBLE TO SEE PART OF STERN SECTION SOME 4-6 FT BELOW THE SURFACE, THIS BEING THE ONLY PROMINENT PART OF THE WRECK. THE REST HAS BEEN FLATTENED OVER THE YEARS. (K PATIENCE, LTR DTD 18.2.76). INS WK 2FMS IN 040359.8N, 394104.4E [ARC 1950]. BR STD. H2904/83 24.9.84 H2904/83 24.9.84 LOCAL DIVERS STATE THAT WK DOES NOT EXIST. (HMS HYDRA, HI 183). NCA. 8.9.88 8.9.88 AMEND TO WK 3.7MTRS IN 040359.8S, 394104.4E [ARC 1950]. NC 666. 29.1.90 29.1.90 [WGD] POSN: 040409.9S, 394108.5E. NC 666. 17.6.03 17.6.03 WK STILL EXISTS, STERN IS THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL PART, REST IS FLATTENED. (KEVIN PATIENCE, VISIT TO UKHO, 12.6.03). 8.2.11 SEP 2011/000029257 8.2.11 NOT LOCATED IN 2010 USING M/B. (US FLEET SURVEY TEAM 2010). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON 1866 BY BARCLAY CURLE & CO, GLASGOW AS 3 MASTED SHIP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PROSPERO SCHIFFINO, CAMOGLI, ITALY. CONVERTED TO A BARQUE IN 1883. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR EAST AFRICA. GROUNDED ON NYALI SHORE. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (SHIPWRECKS & SALVAGE ON THE E AFRICAN COAST, K PATIENCE).

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FAQ

Where is the SUSSEX wreck located?

The SUSSEX wreck is located at coordinates 4 4.165 S,39 41.142 E.

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

The SUSSEX lies at a depth of about 3.7 meters and is located at coordinates 4 4.165 S,39 41.142 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUSSEX?

The seabed around the SUSSEX lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SUSSEX sink?

The SUSSEX sank on Apr 11, 1909.

When was the wreck of the SUSSEX discovered?

The wreck of the SUSSEX was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the SUSSEX carrying?

The SUSSEX was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SUSSEX?

The SUSSEX had a tonnage of 1341 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUSSEX?

The SUSSEX is classified as a sailing vessel.

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