Sutton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sutton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.609 N,4 40.089 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.160150
  • Longitude: -4.668150
Wreck Depth 24.54 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUTTON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 46.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 340
Tonnage 485
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1925
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2010
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Surveying Details SEP 2010/000069027 23.4.10 POSN OF 'SUTTON' CONSIDERED TO BE 5210.06N, 0440.36W [WGD]. FOUND DURING CHARTER BUSINESS & WISHES TO KEEP COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE. FURTHER DETAILS TO BE SUPPLIED, BUT NOT RECEIVED. (DAN WORTH, EMAIL DTD 10.3.10). SEE ALSO [10053] FOR EXISTING CHARTED POSN OF SUTTON, THIS RECORD MADE SUTTON (POSSIBLY). INS AS NDW. NCA. SEP 2021/000332079 14.12.21 EXAM'D 28.10.21 IN 5209.609N, 0440.089W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 340/160 DEGS. SEE ALSO [10053]. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 9MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, 1MTR DEEP TOWARDS AFT SECTION. WK BROKEN UP, RESTING ON SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1676). INS DW 24.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2021

Circumstances of loss

WAS ON PASSAGE ABERYSTWYTH TO ANTWERP. DISAPPEARED. PRESUMED FOUNDERED IN CARDIGAN BAY AFTER SHIFTING OF ORE CARGO. BUILT 1920, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OVERTON SS CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. (DODS, & B GRAY). THE CAPTAIN, WILLIAM H TERRETA, HAD ON BOARD HIS WIFE, DAUGHTER, SON AND SON-IN-LAW. THERE WERE NO SURVIVORS. (K HURLEY).

General Comments

SEE ALSO [10053], UK NM 1347/22

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 9.609 N,4 40.089 W
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FAQ

Where is the SUTTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SUTTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.609 N,4 40.089 W.

How deep is the SUTTON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SUTTON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 24.54 meters and is located at coordinates 52 9.609 N,4 40.089 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUTTON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SUTTON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the SUTTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SUTTON (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 27, 1925.

When was the wreck of the SUTTON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SUTTON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2010.

What country did the SUTTON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SUTTON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUTTON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SUTTON (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SUTTON (POSSIBLY)?

The SUTTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 485 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUTTON (POSSIBLY)?

The SUTTON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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