Sutton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sutton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 12.123 N,4 38.168 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.202050
  • Longitude: -4.636133
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUTTON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 46.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
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
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2021

Surveying Details

H1282/75/139 8.4.75 OBSERVED TO SINK IN 521300N, 043900W APPROX BY WITNESSES ON SHORE. (B GRAY, 1.4.75). INS AS USCPA 15MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/03 23.5.91 WK LOCATED IN 521206N, 043806W. (V P HAIGH, 30.10.90). NCA YET. 12.10.95 DIVED AND FOUND TO BE EMPTY OF CARGO AND WELL BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED OVER SEABED. (R DAVIES, ECHOSCAN, TELECON). NCA. 2.2.00 RECORD REVIEWED. RETAIN AS USCPA 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN 5212.100N, 0438.100W. BR STD. SEP 2010/000069027 23.4.10 RECORD REVIEWED 23.4.10, AMENDED TO USCPA 20MTRS. BR STD. 23.4.10 [WGD] POSN: 5212.123N, 0438.168W. SEP 2021/000332079 13.12.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1676). AMEND DEAD.

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).

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FAQ

Where is the SUTTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SUTTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 12.123 N,4 38.168 W.

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

The SUTTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 52 12.123 N,4 38.168 W.

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

The seabed around the SUTTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the SUTTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SUTTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SUTTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUTTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the SUTTON (PROBABLY)?

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

What type of wreck is the SUTTON (PROBABLY)?

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

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