Sustain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sustain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 31.597 N,4 20.258 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.526617
  • Longitude: -4.337633
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUSTAIN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.7 m
Sonar Length 13.5
Sonar Width 7.4
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 22
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1983
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2012

Surveying Details

H5844/83 28.11.83 H5844/83 28.11.83 SANK 6.9MILES FROM POINT OF AYRE LTHO, IN 543148N, 042006W. (RAMSEY CG, 16.11.83). INS AS NDWPA. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 REPORTED FROM RELIABLE SOURCE AS BEING IN 543330N, 042012W [OGB]. (A CORKILL). AMEND TO USCPA 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/728/02 16.9.98 HH090/728/02 16.9.98 EXAM'D 31.5.98 IN 543135.8N, 042015.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.1 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS. LENGTH 13MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 728). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

FOULED PROPELLER WHILE HAULING GEAR AND BEGAN TAKING IN WATER THROUGH DAMAGED STERN. EVENTUALLY SANK. (I OF MAN EXAMINER). CREW OF TWO RECOVERED. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

PROBABLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the SUSTAIN wreck located?

The SUSTAIN wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.597 N,4 20.258 W.

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

The SUSTAIN lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 54 31.597 N,4 20.258 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUSTAIN?

The seabed around the SUSTAIN lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the SUSTAIN sink?

The SUSTAIN sank on Nov 16, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SUSTAIN discovered?

The wreck of the SUSTAIN was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SUSTAIN belong to?

The SUSTAIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SUSTAIN?

The SUSTAIN had a tonnage of 22 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUSTAIN?

The SUSTAIN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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