Suzy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Suzy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 57.327 N,19 15.535 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.955450
  • Longitude: 19.258917
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SUZY
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 78.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2283
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5067/70 17.11.72 DW IN 405700N, 191505EM MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE W. (GENOA NM 38.19/72). - NM 2206/72. H5067/70 27.2.73 YUGOSLAV NM 20/73 STATES NDW. CONSIDERED MOST UNLIKELY. NCA YET. 5.3.91 WGD POSN: 405703.5N, 191508E. NC 186. HH180/470/01 25.5.93 BUOY NOT SEEN & EXISTENCE OF WK DOUBTFUL. (BREST NM 93/19/43). NCA YET. HH378/799/02 18.7.96 WK 71MTRS SHOWN IN 405719.6N, 191532.1E [WGD] ON 1993/94 AMERICAN SURVEY & US 54090 [1ST EDN, APR 1996]. - NM 2764/96.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1955 BY SCHEEPS 'DE BIESBOSCH', DODRECHT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORTENA NAV. S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM DURRES FOR PATRAS. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER & GALE FORCE WINDS WHILE OFF THE ALBANIAN COAST. CREW OF 18, ONLY SEVEN SURVIVED. (LL VOL.209 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SUZY wreck located?

The SUZY wreck is located at coordinates 40 57.327 N,19 15.535 E.

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

The SUZY lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 40 57.327 N,19 15.535 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUZY?

The seabed around the SUZY lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the SUZY sink?

The SUZY sank on Aug 21, 1972.

When was the wreck of the SUZY discovered?

The wreck of the SUZY was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SUZY belong to?

The SUZY belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SUZY?

The SUZY had a tonnage of 2283 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUZY?

The SUZY is classified as a motor vessel.

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