Sussex Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sussex Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.569 N,6 23.271 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.942817
  • Longitude: -6.387850
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUSSEX
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 6.8
Tonnage 2795
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1885
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3542/68 21.5.69 H3542/68 21.5.69 WRECKAGE IN 495632N, 062313W, SCATTERED AROUND BASE OF SEAL ROCK IN 20-30FT OF WATER. (R EDMONDS REPORT, 13.5.68). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2568/71 14.11.73 H2568/71 14.11.73 DIVERS REPORT REMAINS SCATTERED AROUND BASE OF SEAL ROCK. NO INFORMATION OF HEIGHT OR DEPTH. (HMS HECATE, R-OF-S APPENDIX 2, 16.7.73). NCA. H3227/74 3.1.74 H3227/74 3.1.74 UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH AROUND SEAL ROCK IN SHALLOW WATER. (RAF SUB AQUA EXPEDITION, 1974). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2000

Circumstances of loss

13.5.58 WRECKED ON SEAL ROCK IN FOG, EN ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE TO LONDON. ALL CREW WERE SAVED. (R EDMONDS REPORT DATED 13.5.58 & ISLE OF SCILLY MUSEUM PUBLICATION NO 3). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1882 BY W RICHARDSON & SONS LTD., NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, WENT AGROUND ON SEAL ROCK, MAIDEN BOWER, WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE TO LONDON. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the SUSSEX wreck located?

The SUSSEX wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.569 N,6 23.271 W.

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 Dec 17, 1885.

When was the wreck of the SUSSEX discovered?

The wreck of the SUSSEX was discovered in 1968.

What country did the SUSSEX belong to?

The SUSSEX belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUSSEX carrying?

The SUSSEX was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the SUSSEX?

The SUSSEX had a tonnage of 2795 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUSSEX?

The SUSSEX is classified as a steam ship.

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